Implementation Report

THE TAIWAN KYUSHUExecutive Committee

Contents
１． Outline of Event
２． Participant Information
３． Contents of the event November15(Wed)FY 2023 Interregional exchange in Kagoshima
４． Contents of the event November16(Thu)
The TAIWAN Matching Hub in Satsumasendai
５． Contents of the event November17(Fri)The TAIWAN Matching Hub in Satsumasendai
６． Speaker’s Profiles
７． Exhibition Booth
８． Tea ceremony
９． References1１． Outline of Event(1) Name

Kyushu Taiwan Creative Week in Satsumasendai(Taiwan Kyushu Innovation & Technology Conference)(2) Dates

3days on November 15(Wed),16(Thu),17(Fri),2023(3) Time ・15（Wed）13:00～17:50
Supervisor：Kyushu Economic Forum・16（Thu）09:00～17:15
Supervisor：THE TAIWAN KYUSHU Executive Committee・17（Fri） 09:00～17:10
Supervisor：THE TAIWAN KYUSHU Executive Committee(4) Location

SS Plaza Sendai
Multi-purpose hall(Lecture)
Conference room 301・302・303(Exhibition Booth)
Conference room 304(Tea ceremony)(5) Contents

The three-day event was held as an opportunity for a diverse group of key people fromindustry, government, academia, and finance from Japan, Taiwan, and the United States togather in Satsumasendai City to promote economic exchange and build momentum for therealization of a circular economy city(6) Main objectives

・Promoting economic exchange between Kyushu and Taiwan
・Network Establishment of Economic Talent・Appeal of the Economic development vision of Satsumasendai city and
Kagoshima Prefecture
・Achievement of SDGs by 2030,The realization of circular economy city forachievement carbon neutral by 2050.

(7) Organizer

THE TAIWAN KYUSHU Executive Committee(Stanford University SLDDDRS、Kagoshima Bank、Satsumasendai City）(8) Co-organizer ・Kyushu Economic Forum・Asia-Pacific Association for Academic and Industrial Cooperation (APAAIC)
・Industrial Technology Investment Corporation (ITIC)(9) Sponsor APAMAN Corporation, Sozo Ventures, AIRI Capital, Medical corporation Yamato,iMU Corporation, X Capital LLC

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(10) Support

Kagoshima Prefecture Government, Kagoshima Association of Corporate Executives, Sendai
Chamber of commerce and Industry, Satsumasendai city Commerce and Industry, Business
Cooperative Satsumasendai City corporate collaboration council, Satsumasendai Tourism and
Products corporation, Satsumasendai city Trade Promotion Association, Junior ChamberInternational Sendai, IOT Desain Kagoshima, ESUN BANK, MBC (Minaminihon
Broadcasting Corporation), NHK(NIPPON HOSO KYOKAI [Kagoshima Broadcasting
Corporation]), KTS (Kagoshima Television Corporation), KKB(Kagoshima Broadcasting
Corporation), KYT(Kagoshima Yomiuri Television), Minaminihon Newspaper(11) Corporation

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), Japan research community for science andtechnology (JAREC), National Taiwan University, Kagoshima University, Waseda
university, Keio University, Kagoshima Immaculate Heart University, Circular Park
Kyushu corporation(12) THE TAIWAN KYUSHU Executive Committee Structure
・Chairman
Stanford University Co-Directors SLDDDRS / Toshihiko Nishimura
・Vice chairman
Satsumasendai City Mayor / Ryoji Tanaka
・Vice chairman
Kagoshima Bank Managing Executive Officer / Hisayuki Sakanoue・Auditor / Secretary General
Satsumasendai City Government Future Policy Department Executive Director / Hidetoshi Furukawa
・Deputy Secretary General
Satsumasendai City Government Planning Policy Division Shingo Nakamura

3２．Participant Information(1) Participation Fee①

On-site participation fee
Dates

Eligibility
Individuals living outside of Satsumasendai City,
Or if you are a corporation with a head office or sales
officeFee
JPY 5,000(Tax included)

November15(Wed)Individuals living in Satsumasendai City,
Or if you are a corporation with a head office or sales

Free

officeIndividuals living outside of Satsumasendai City,
Or if you are a corporation with a head office or sales
officeJPY 2,000(Tax included)

November16(Thu)
Individuals living in Satsumasendai City,
Or if you are a corporation with a head office or sales

Free

officeIndividuals living outside of Satsumasendai,
Or if you are a corporation with a head office or sales
officeJPY 2,000(Tax included)

November17(Fri)Individuals living in Satsumasendai City,
Or if you are a corporation with a head office or sales

Free

office②Participation fee of Zoom
Dates

November15(Wed),
16(Thu),17(Fri)November15(Wed),
16(Thu),17(Fri)Eligibility
Individuals living outside of Satsumasendai,
Or if you are a corporation with a head office or sales
officeFee
JPY 2,000(Tax included)

Individuals living in Satsumasendai City,
Or if you are a corporation with a head office or sales
office4Free(2) Number of Participants
Item

November15(Wed) November16(Thu)On-site participation

November17(Fri)

Total

139

241

160

(93)

(66)

(46)

Paeticipant of Zoom

53

72

50

175

Total

192

313

210

715

(Out-of-town
participants)(3) Total number of speaker

81

5

540

３． Contents of the event

November15(Wed)FY 2023 Interregional exchange in Kagoshima

Time

Session Name

Speaker's Position / Theme

Name

〇

13:00

Opening⑴

13:05

Organizer Greeting

Kyushu Economic Forum Chairman

Susumu Ishihara

⑵

13:10

Venue Greeting

Satsumasendai City Mayor

Ryoji Tanaka

⑶

13:15

Gest Greeting

Kyushu Economic Federation Chairman

Sumio Kuratomi

⑷

13:20

Gest Greeting

Sozo Ventures Senior Managing Director

Phil Wickham

⑸

13:25

Appeal of the vision of
The vision of Kagoshima Prefecture

Koichi Shiota

Kagoshima Prefecture“Kagoshima Prefecture Vision”
⑹

14:00

Speech &Panel Talk
“About strategic humanresources development”①The Mission of Universities in the Community
Kagoshima University President②Strategic-Human Resource Development
Kyoto Prefectural University President＜Moderator＞

Yasuhiro
TsukamotoStanford University SLDDDRS③Strategic-Human Resources Management in Current

Co-Director

Business Environment

Toshihiko Nishimura

Akira Sano

Asia Pacific Association for Academic and

Chen-en Ko

Industrial Cooperation Chairman④World-Class, Export-Oriented Human Resource
Education
KING SKYFRONT NETWORK COUNCIL Chairman

Ryuta Nomura⑤Panel Talk
⑺

⑻

15:30

16:00

Keynote speech“ITRI’s Innovated R&D andIndustrial Technology Research InstituteCommercialization Ecosystem”

Executive Vice President

Pei-Zen Chang

Panel Talk

①Grand Vision Co.,Ltd. Chief Executive Officer

Kenichiro Nakao“Potential of Kagoshima and②ECOMMIT Co.,Ltd. Representative Director &Teruyuki Kawano

from now”

CEO＜Moderator ＞③Hataori Limited Liability Company Representation

Kuga Takahashi

Kyushu Economic Forum④Letheany&Co. Representation

Natsuka Ogawa

Masahiro Koga

⑤Panel Talk

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17:20

17:50

Keynote speech“Endless corporate management

APAMAN Co.,Ltd. Representative Director &and learning “President

Closing

Kyushu Economic Forum, Vice Chairman

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Koji Omura

Kensuke Ryuzoji

⑴ Organizer Greeting
Kyushu Economic Forum Chairman / Susumu Ishihara
In organizing this forum, we have been greatly assisted by Mr.Nishimura, Mr. Chen-en Ko,
Governor Shiota, Mayor Tanaka, among many others. Japan is facing three major challenges: adecline in national strength due to rapid population decrease, a loss of international
competitiveness due to economic stagnation, and issues of national security. To address theseissues swiftly, it is crucial to strategically develop leaders and the talents that support them. The
first day of the three-day Kyushu-Taiwan Creative Week was themed on strategic talentdevelopment. During this forum, we hope participants will grasp what they themselves can do. We
ask for your cooperation to ensure that this forum leads to wonderful results.

⑵ Venue Greeting
Satsumasendai City Mayor / Ryoji Tanaka
We are grateful for the participation of many people from Kyushu, all over Japan, Taiwan, andAmerica in this forum. The purpose of this forum is to promote economic exchange between Kyushu
and Taiwan, establish a network of economic talents, appeal the economic development vision ofKagoshima Prefecture and Satsumasendai City, and realize a circular economy city for achieving the2030 SDGs and 2050 Carbon Neutrality. Our city is advancing comprehensive regional initiatives
under the banner of the 'Satsumasendai SDGs Challenge,' aiming to achieve the 'Zero Carbon City
Satsumasendai' by 2050. Furthermore, we are promoting collaboration with Circular Park Kyushu
to realize a circular economy city. We hope that this forum will lead to the revitalization of theregional economy and the development of economic talents through exchanges between Kyushu,
Taiwan, and America.

⑶ Gest Greeting
Kyushu Economic Federation Chairman / Sumio Kuratomi
I am grateful for the invitation to this forum. For the sustainable growth of Kyushu, thedevelopment of global talent is one of the important issues, and the development of talent in thesemiconductor field is particularly urgent. The investment in semiconductors is becoming more
active following TSMC's move into Kumamoto, which has the potential to bring economic ripple
effects throughout Kyushu. At the Kyushu Regional Strategy Conference held in October, it was
confirmed that industry, government, academia, and finance would work together, with a focus on
semiconductors. Furthermore, strengthening collaboration not only within Kyushu but also with
Taiwan and America is essential. In September, I visited the Hsinchu district, known as Taiwan's
Silicon Valley, and was greatly impressed by the success stories of the Taiwanese semiconductor
industry. By uniting as one team in Kyushu, I hope to find clues to a growth model. I pray that thisforum will lead to the implementation of initiatives that energize Kyushu.

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⑷ Gest Greeting
Sozo Ventures Senior Managing Director / Phil Wickham
I am grateful for the invitation to this forum and for the opportunity to speak. Since being
involved in educational activities at Kyushu University from 2012 and spending a lot of time inTokyo, I have felt a special, innovative energy in Kyushu. I am an optimist and believe inhumanity's power, and that entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors have the ability to solve global
problems. The collaboration between Japan and Taiwan is most suited for creating an axis ofinnovation. Sozo Ventures is an investment firm, but we have contributed to Japan with thephilosophy that education on innovation is an essential element in realizing the fusion oftechnology and industry. Also, I love facing various barriers such as geography, language, andculture. The key to creating innovation is to understand and utilize each individual's talents. This
forum is the beginning of creating something new. I am very much looking forward to it.

⑸ The vision of Kagoshima Prefecture
Our prefecture has a vast territory stretching 600 km from north to south, filled with delicious
food, abundant nature, and a rich historical culture, among many other attractive regional resources.
We want many people to visit Kagoshima to experience these treasures, and we have adopted a new
PR catchphrase, 'Kagoshima, the Treasure Box of the South.'
Kagoshima

In the 'Kagoshima Future Creation Vision,' we envision Kagoshima as a place 'where everyone

Prefecture

can live and thrive with peace of mind,' and we are working on nurturing people who pave the way

Governorfor the future, building a comfortable society, and creating a vibrant industry, aiming to realize thisKoichi Shiota

vision by generating a positive cycle.
To lay the foundation for the development of the prefecture's vigor, we believe it is important toimprove Kagoshima's 'earning power.' We are working to further promote our key industries, such as
agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and the tourism-related industry.
Furthermore, we are enhancing the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry by improving
productivity and added value, and we are conducting corporate attraction activities that utilize
Kagoshima's geographical advantages, such as its proximity to Asia. In addition, we are working on
creating new industries by fostering startups and encouraging local companies to enter industries
expected to expand in the future, such as space and drones.
Saigo Takamori's eldest son, Kikujirō, served as the first governor of Yilan County in Taiwan
and contributed to modernization, which highlights the historical connection between our prefecture
and Taiwan. Various exchanges have been built up, such as sister city alliances with cities and towns
within the prefecture and Taiwan. Through this forum, we hope to deepen Taiwan and Kyushu's

9economic communities' understanding and interest in our prefecture and look forward to thedevelopment of our prefecture, Kyushu, and Taiwan through economic exchange.

⑹ Strategic Human Resource Development
Moderator：Stanford University SLDDDRS Co-Director / Toshihiko Nishimura① The Mission of Universities in the Community
Kagoshima University places great emphasis on collaboration with the local community and is ona mission to take responsibility for all issues facing Kagoshima. In the University Image Survey
2023 (Nikkei Newspaper), we ranked first in the 'University Initiatives Ranking' nationwide, secondin the 'Employment Power Ranking' for the Kyushu-Okinawa region, fifth nationwide in the'University Regional Contribution Survey 2023' (Nikkei Newspaper), and 17th domestically in
Kagoshima

THE's SDGs Ranking. As specific initiatives, we have implemented the 'Regional Talent

University

Development Platform,' composed of educational programs across faculties; the 'Community-Based

President

Pilot Talent Creation Program,' aimed at cultivating talent for remote island services and regional

Akira Sano

revitalization; and we are carrying out the nurturing and production of medical personnel for remoteislands and remote areas. Additionally, starting from fiscal year 2024, the 'Southern Kyushu
Livestock Veterinary Science Hub' will be established in Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture, which isone of the leading livestock fields in Japan, and will begin full-scale operation. Other initiatives
include supporting the creation of university-launched start-up companies; operation of the National
Astronomical Observatory's VERA (a 20m radio telescope) at the Iriki Observatory, which is part of
the Faculty of Science and Engineering's Milky Way Galaxy Research Center; and obtaining the
SGEC forest certification at the Faculty of Agriculture's Takakuma Experimental Forest,
demonstrating sustainable forest management. Moreover, Kagoshima University Hospital, as a coreregional medical center, has been designated by Kagoshima Prefecture as a 'Core Type Cognitive
Disease Medical Center' and is advancing initiatives such as establishing a 'Robot Surgery Center.'During the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital earned the highest national acceptance rate for
critically ill patients, serving as the last bastion of regional medical care. As these evaluations andpractices show, Kagoshima University exists together with the community, striving to nurture talentthat can flourish globally.

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② Strategic-Human Resource Development
There are 43 universities in Kyoto city, which is home to many international students who are
constantly interacting through consortia and the like. There is also active exchange between
industry, government, and academia. My specialty is in veterinary science, researching ostrich
antibodies. I have started businesses several times since 1991 and also have a side as a business
manager. Japan ranks 21st in the world in terms of the number of startup companies, which is very
Kyotolow. Overseas, business owners repeatedly create and fold companies from their student days, andPrefectural

through these failures, they grow and produce excellent venture companies. Japanese have a strong

University

organizational power based on the love of uniformity, where everyone looks at the same thing side

President

by side. However, weaknesses include a fear of failure, delays in obtaining patents, and lack ofYasuhiro

education on sales and finance. By collaborating with tax accountants, banks, lawyers, and patent

Tsukamotoattorneys, one can overcome the fear of the unknown regarding funding and legal matters. Japanesepeople can be very scary when angered. By incorporating successful cases into universities to boost
motivation, and by attacking with organizational power using new technologies developed atuniversities, I believe that Japan can become a nation that creates large businesses by changing just
one thing.

③ Strategic-Human Resources Management in Current Business Environment
I also serve as the chairman of the Asia-Pacific Academic and Industrial Collaboration
Association, and one of my missions is to promote collaboration between Japan and Taiwan. Ms.
Lora Ho stated that the most important aspect of TSMC's expansion in Kumamoto is the talent,
reflecting the belief that talent development is a critical theme in corporate management. For
Kyushu, one of the challenges is how to gather people with different cultural backgrounds andAsia Pacificcreate value. Taiwan also faces challenges such as talent shortages and an aging population. The
Association forsurrounding environment is becoming more complex with the evolution of digital technology,
Academic andexpectations for flexible and meaningful ways of working, and the development of ESG. TalentIndustrial

development is not just about improving skills but requires strategic planning and adaptive
Cooperation

management. In addition to technical problem-solving abilities, leadership that attracts people from
Chairmandifferent fields is important. There is also a need to change the cultural attitude towards failure. In
Chen-en Ko

the United States, experiences of failure can sometimes work in one's favor during hiring, as
individual failures become important training for developing business. In Taiwan, the National
Development Council has adopted a talent development program, aiming for the growth of IT anddigitally oriented businesses, fostering ICT talents, welcoming international talents, developing
bilingual abilities, and nurturing people with a global perspective.

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④ World-Class Export-Oriented Human Resource Education
I personally feel that Japan's status in the world is declining, and I believe that education
holds the key to this challenge. While Japanese universities are of a high standard and haveproduced Nobel Prize winners, there is a weakness in industrializing technology. There areissues such as a culture that does not permit failure, a lack of urgency, and insufficient funding,KING
SKYFRONT
NETWORK
COUNCIL
Chairman
Ryuta Nomura

but it is crucial to take concrete actions. Japanese people tend to become emotional quickly
during discussions. It is important to foster essential discussions and cultivate communication
skills from a young age. The marmosets (monkeys) in our laboratory become smarter and theirbrains grow larger when they are kept in larger spaces and communicate more, compared tobeing in narrow cages. It is vital to provide young people with successful experiences and teachthem to view all hardships positively. An education that has the courage to challenge and change
Japanese conventions is also important. Let's create a society that offers opportunities to theyouth, and also a society where the elderly can continue to shine strongly.

⑤ Panel Talk
〇Akira Sano When I met with the new first-year students, their eyes were indeed shining. By thetime they become seniors, around their fourth year, their eyes tend to look dead. I strongly feel theneed for an education that is not about deducting points but about not pinching off the growing
sprouts. I also spent about two years in America when I was young and received a great many
opportunities. America is a country where many young people are filled with hope, yet it is also afiercely competitive nation, and many fall without anyone knowing. Having chances when one isyoung is truly a great allure of a country, and this is something I feel deeply. At our university as
well, we are working on creating a system that ensures students are given ample opportunities.
〇Chen-en Ko It is essential to develop human resources in such a way that the goals of countries, companies,
universities, and all of your entities are connected with what you are currently doing. I believe it is important not
to just create young people with a short-term view. It is also important to nurture young people with a long-term
perspective.

〇Ryuta Nomura In any research or economic activity, I believe that what ultimately matters isthat it benefits society and that, through its commercialization, it benefits everyone. Whether aresearcher or anyone else, it's important to have an end goal in sight and to proceed with that inmind.I would like all of you to become individuals who take charge, leading initiatives as if you'rein the driver's seat of a car, pressing the accelerator and steering. I want you to have the courage todo what others do not.
〇Toshihiko Nishimura As Mr. Kuratomi mentioned, I want to become one team. Kagoshima
Prefecture, Kagoshima University, the Kyushu Economic Forum, Taiwan, and the VCs, all coming

12together as one team. In a dual-wielding approach, creating bilingual and digital talents. By doing
so, we learn about Kagoshima, become 'glocal,' and then connect to the world. I would like to reportthat this is what we have learned in this session.

⑺ ITRI’s Innovated R&D and Commercialization Ecosystem
ITRI's mission is threefold: to provide advanced technology for commercialization, to support
industrial transformation and upgrading, and to promote innovation through academic
collaboration. Taiwan's competitiveness is ranked 6th in the world, evaluated on the efficiency ofscience and technology, infrastructure, business, and government. Taiwan is particularly leading
the world in IC foundries and IC packaging. Taiwan's industries have evolved from import
ITRI
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substitution development in the 1960s, transitioning to a knowledge economy, and now working
towards digital transformation for an innovation economy.

Vice President
Pei-Zen Chang

The major industries in Taiwan have spun off from ITRI. Since 1980, more than 157 companies
have spun off. In the semiconductor industry, since 1975, it has provided technology withgovernment funding, and in 1987, TSMC spun off. More than 6,000 people work at ITRI, over
80% of whom hold doctorate or master's degrees. There is also a human network of over 27,000
alumni. Holding more than 30,000 patents, ITRI provides technology and industrial services
especially to small and medium enterprises for whom independent research and development isdifficult. The main research areas are sixfold: information and communications, electronics,
materials and chemicals, medical devices and biomedical, mechanical and measurement systems,
and energy and environment. ITRI determines its research subjects considering the country's
policies, industrial needs, academic breakthroughs, and the strengths and weaknesses ofcorporations, serving as a bridge between academia and industry. Within ITRI, there are about 140
platforms, mostly concentrated in the Zhudong area of Hsinchu, which facilitates collaboration. It
also works on core technologies based on a 10-year roadmap, focusing on four areas: smart living,
quality health, sustainable environment, and building a resilient society against natural disasters, aswell as technologies common to these areas.
ITRI seeks to actively strengthen its position as a vital partner within the industrial ecosystem bycollaborating with international partners to address global challenges such as supply chain
resilience highlighted by the pandemic, technology security issues induced by geopolitics, andcarbon neutrality by 2050."

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⑻ Kagoshima's potential and future
Moderator ：Kyushu Economic Forum Standing Director / Masahiro Koga

① Grand Vision Co.,Ltd. Chief Executive Officer / Kenichiro Nakao
Originally from Kagoshima Prefecture, I was involved in the advertising industry since myuniversity days and worked as a planner after graduation. At the age of 26, I switched to Dentsu
Kyushu, moved to Fukuoka, and at 36, I established my own company. A memorable project inKagoshima was producing Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi's Sakurajima concert, which had a significant
impact on the local economy. Currently, I am engaged in branding and marketing, as well as
casting, call center operations, and B to C business. Our company's strength lies not only inadvertising but also in committing to fundamental problem-solving for businesses. Our clients
range from major corporations to ventures, with a particular focus on supporting small andmedium-sized enterprises. Since 2011, we have also been hosting events related to Kukai, the great
master associated with Fukuoka. We aim to create events that appeal to the sensibilities of ourclients and generate interest in historical, artistic, and traditional culture. I conduct my businesswith the desire to increase the number of producers across the country who invigorate local regions.

② ECOMMIT Co.,Ltd. Representative Director & CEO / Teruyuki Kawano
I founded my business in Satsumasendai City with the goal of creating a 'non-disposable society.'
We are promoting reuse and recycling and building a sustainable manufacturing infrastructure. In
particular, we aim to transform the linear value chain of mass production, consumption, anddisposal into a circular model to solve the problem of the 500,000 tons of clothing discarded
annually. We offer the B to B service 'PASSTO,' supporting companies' sales promotion and CSR
activities. In collaboration with Itochu Corporation, we have strengthened our recycling businessand offer services that make the reduction of CO2 visible through a waste traceability system. With
3,000 collection points in Japan and utilizing 6,000 tons of waste per year as resources, 98% isreused or recycled. Moving forward, we aim to expand overseas, including in ASEAN, to realize
a circular economy on a global scale. I want to create a social system that balances the environment
and the economy together with companies that will collaborate with us.

③ Hataori Limited Liability Company Representation / Kuga Takahashi
Originally from Kagoshima, I became active as a freelancer after graduating from the Universityof Kitakyushu and later established a limited liability company, hataori. Our mission is to 'cocreate a society brimming with people who enjoy life,' and we are engaged in regional
revitalization. The rate of university students from Kagoshima Prefecture finding employment
outside the prefecture is 47.8%. We want to create a community that those who leave will feel
attached to and someday wish to return to. Our main activities include planning and managing
workshops for young people, city promotion, and events related to the SDGs, with a particular

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focus on the Life Design Academy MOKUMOKU for university students. In this program, we use
the entire regional community as a learning space, supporting students to confront their own lives
through experiences of jobs like designers and creators, and interactions with people in unfamiliar
places. We want to create a platform where we can support each other's challenges, and where one
can try again even after failure.

④ Letheany&Co. Representation / Natsuka Ogawa
Born in Kumamoto, I grew up in various regions due to my father's job transfers. After graduatingfrom the Faculty of Law at Doshisha University, I joined Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
However, due to an accident I experienced at the age of 18, I wanted to live a life without regrets
and decided to become an actress. I am currently producing movies in Kagoshima as a producer.
Japan has become economically affluent, but the level of mental happiness is low. I believe thatenriching people's minds is the key to economic development. Focusing on the low level of mental
happiness among children in Japan, I provide opportunities to think about life and bullying issues
through the screening of the movie 'Sato: Our Guidepost,' which I produced in Kagoshima. My
goals are to incorporate films that enrich people's minds into education and to hold an internationalfilm festival in Kagoshima, which generates economic benefits. I believe that Kagoshima is thecenter of the world and that it has a lot to offer that can compete globally. I would be delighted if
through the works we create, we can build friendly relations between the world and Japan, andbetween Taiwan and Japan.

⑤ Panel Talk
About the goodness of Kagoshima〇Teruyuki Kawano Because I'm engaged in hard work every day, I want to place my life where my natural
healing power is at its highest. Working in environmental conservation, I feel very strongly about the meaning andthe intrinsic value of situating oneself in a natural environment, rather than in an office in downtown Tokyo, anddeveloping business here. No matter how large our company grows, we have decided that we will never move ourheadquarters from Kagoshima.
〇Natsuka Ogawa

It's truly rich in nature, the people are warm, the food is delicious, the drinks are delicious,

the air is delicious; it's just full of good things. Before I knew it, I found it really comfortable and without realizing
it, I was living here.
〇Kenichiro Nakao When I feel like my spirit is breaking, I return to Kagoshima and receive tremendous energy
from Sakurajima. I love the hot springs the most. There are many public baths in Kagoshima city. What's different
from Fukuoka is that they are completely natural hot springs. Plus, they're very cheap; in the past, you could enter
for about 300 yen. When I come back to Kagoshima, I don't bathe at home; I basically go to the public bath.
〇Kuga Takahashi Indeed, the magnificence of the nature in Yakushima is astounding. On the other hand, I was

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born and raised in the Tenmonkan shopping district. If you go there, you'll have no trouble shopping at all, and if
you go to another area, you can get a lot of vegetables, meat, eel, and so on. There's a sense of never getting bored,a feeling that it's constantly being updated, which I think makes me want to keep staying in Kagoshima.

About the challenges of Kagoshima〇Kenichiro Nakao I've been spending time in Fukuoka and Kagoshima for nearly 20 years, and while I have
many acquaintances, there are few who I think would want to go out for a drink at night. I love my work, and I
sometimes wonder if I just don't know any people who can talk at the same level, share dreams, or have serious
discussions. Around me in Fukuoka, there are many young companies of the same generation, providing daily
stimulation, but I think that may be less common in Kagoshima.
〇Teruyuki Kawano

There are no entrepreneurs in the same situation around me. Unfortunately, there isn't

anyone who can speak at the same level. I feel that the driving force behind creating a startup ecosystem, so to
speak, is very limited. There is indeed a sense of slight suffocation. I need to compensate for that. Europe is moreadvanced in terms of environmental issues, so if I can travel to various countries, see various things, and make up
for what's lacking on my own, then Kagoshima would feel like the best place.
〇Kuga Takahashi There are still too few environments where one can leap from their most comfortable place,like university, and take on challenges. There's a lack of encounters with such senior figures. In Kagoshima, thechoice seems to be between staying and becoming a civil servant or joining a large company. Since neither thecivil service nor large corporations can hire in great numbers, the only option seems to be moving to Tokyo. There
are virtually no companies in Kagoshima where one can apply what they've learned at vocational schools. There's
a need for an environment where young people can take on challenges, something that seems to be well-establishedin places like Fukuoka. I feel that it is indeed very different compared to when I was in Fukuoka.
〇 Natsuka Ogawa

One thing I've particularly felt since coming to Kagoshima is that there are very few

opportunities for women to thrive. There are female entrepreneurs, but even today, the ranks are mostly male. I
think perhaps many women are interested but find it hard to take the first step. Statistics also show that the rate of
women's university enrollment in Kagoshima is extremely low, the lowest in the country. Furthermore, in
Kagoshima, there are many people who have never studied abroad, never been overseas, or don't even have apassport. So, as an entrepreneur, I hope to engage in activities that can serve as an encouragement to others.
〇Masahiro Koga There may still be too few entrepreneurs in Japan, and it may have been particularly true that
there were even fewer in Kagoshima, but now, here, without a doubt, there are four entrepreneurs with strong
convictions. I believe that the passion and activities of these people have the potential to scale up, and with thesupport of everyone involved here today, they could become something quite significant. The collaboration
between Kyushu and Taiwan is starting from Kagoshima due to a fortunate connection. I have a feeling that today
will become a special day.

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⑼ Endless corporate management and learning
I was born in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture, into a poor family, and we moved to Fujinomiya,
Shizuoka Prefecture when I was 2 years old. I started delivering newspapers from the second
grade of elementary school and founded many companies while experiencing a variety of parttime jobs. With such a background, and being unable to attend university, I took the entrance exam
for Waseda University after turning 50 and eventually graduated from Waseda University
APAMAN

Graduate School. Upon graduation, I received an award for an outstanding thesis and was later

Corporation

recognized by the Waseda University Graduate School of Sport Sciences for making a significant

President

contribution to the development of society. After that, I wanted to learn about American business,

Koji Omura

so I am studying at Santa Clara University's Executive MBA program in Silicon Valley.
APAMAN quickly adopted IT to become the world's number one in terms of rental brokerage
store count. In the process, I have gathered system requirements, recruited necessary personnel,
and even secured funding through cold-call sales, leading me to believe that even without anecosystem, if one truly has the will, things can somehow be accomplished. Japanese people are
kind, and there is a tendency for companies to put customers first and listen to everything they say.
In America, there is an opinion that providing an emotional experience to customers is more
important, and decisions are made based on a strategic approach using databases. I have also
focused on supporting venture companies and local communities and have established 36 'fabbit'
facilities worldwide to support startups. Through supporting the soccer club Avispa Fukuoka, I am
also engaged in contributing to the community through sports. In addition, I am advancing a
project through the real estate association to remodel homes hit by missiles in Ukraine. To address
the issue of population decline, I have established and support 'UNOALL', a free marriage
counseling service, at 14 locations nationwide. By creating a larger database, we aim to increase
the probability of people meeting and getting married
Moving forward, while it is a given that I want to improve the company's performance, I also
want to use my time for society, leveraging what I have learned in America and elsewhere.

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４．Contents of the event

November16(Thu)

The TAIWAN Matching Hub in Satsumasendai⑴

Time

Session Name

Speaker's Position / Theme

Name

9:00

Opening

Stanford University SLDDDRS Co-Director

Toshihiko
Nishimura

Asia Pacific Association for Academic and

Chen-en Ko

Industrial Cooperation Chairman
Satsumasendai City Mayor

Ryoji Tanaka

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Fukuoka

Bruce Chen

Consul General
Kumamoto prefecture vice Governor

Takashi Kimura

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company

Lora Ho

Senior Vice President
APAMAN Co.,Ltd. Representative Director &Koji Omura

President
Fukuoka Federation of Business executives

Senji Kobayashi

Chairman of the bord
Sozo Ventures Senior Managing Director

Koichiro
Nakamura

AIRI Capital
⑵

10:07

Speech & Panel Talk

① Toward the Realization of a Circular City

“Circular city vision”～Scenarios for Challenges in the SDGs Future City

<Moderator>of Satsumasendai～

Satsumasendai City Government

Satsumasendai City Mayor

Future Policy Dept. Executive②"About Circular Park Kyushu"

Director
Hidetoshi Furukawa

11:10

Ryoji Tanaka

Masaru Haruki③"Reduction of Microplastics through Marine

Industrial Technology Investment

Plastic Waste Recycling"

Corporation Investment Manager

Kagoshima University Professor

Joyce Cheng⑶

Circular Park Kyushu Co., Ltd. Chief Executive officer

Pavan Ongole

Shigeru Fujieda④ Panel Talk

Keynote lecture“TSMC-Innovative BusinessTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Strategy and Technology

Company Senior Vice Preside

Advancement”<Moderator>
Stanford University SLDDDRS
Co-Director

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Lora HoToshihiko Nishimura
Asia Pacific Association for
Academic and Industrial Cooperation
ChairmanChen-en Ko
⑷

13:30

Speech & Panel Talk

① The driving force behind the Meiji Restoration“Key Goal Indicator in education”

and the Industrial Revolution was 'the education< Moderator >in Satsuma!

Asia Pacific Association for

Shigakukan University Professor

Academic and Industrial Cooperation② A new paradigm shift in future learning,

Chairman

PaGamO combines e-sports and education.

Chen-en Ko

NTU College of Design and Innovation

Stanford University SLDDDRS

Vice Dean

Co-Director③ Panel Talk

Izumi Haraguchi

Yeh,Ping-Cheng

Toshihiko Nishimura
⑸

14:33

Speech & Panel Talk

① The actual practice of dementia diagnosis and“Aging and dementia”

treatment in home medical care.

<Moderator>

Medical Corporation Suzuran-kai Tarou Clinic

Stanford University SLDDDRS

Director

Co-Director② Expanding XR Games for Dementia Prevention

Toshihiko Nishimura

Kanagawa Institute of Technology Associate

Exawizards Inc Managing Editor andProfessor

New Business Development③Visualization of Mind and Illness with an Ultra-

Yohei Ichishima

Simple Brainwave Monitor

Chaina Medical University Hospital
Director of AI Center
Kai- Cheng Hsu

Keio University Professor

Naoki Uchida

Hiroshi Suzuki

Yasue Mitsukura④The Dementia Friendly City Project
Fukuoka City Aging Society Department

Koichi Kasai

Dementia Support Division Manager⑤ Panel Talk
⑹

15:40

Speech & Panel Talk
“Advance science and Technology”①WBG Electronics Contribution to Achieving a
Decarbonized Society in the Future
Nagoya university professor< Moderator >Keio University Professor② Innovate a Better Future
Industrial Technology Research InstituteYasue Mitsukura

Executive Vice President

Asia Pacific Association for③ Cutting-edge Resourcing Technology for

Academic and Industrial Cooperation

Achieving a Circular Economy.

Chairman

Waseda University Professor

Chen-en Ko

Hiroshi Amano④ Panel Talk

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Pei-Zen Chang

Chiharu Tokoro

⑴ Opening① Stanford University SLDDDRS Co-director / Toshihiko Nishimura
The program to strengthen the collaboration between Taiwan and Kyushu has been envisioned
for the past five years and has been advanced through weekly Zoom meetings. This project aims
to foster joint development by leveraging the strengths of Taiwan and Kyushu in different areas.
The organizers reflected on the background and history of this collaboration, highlighting the roleof Taiwan's sage, Professor Chen-en Ko, who utilized his personal network to lead the conference
to success. Professor Ko has nurtured disciples who lead Taiwan's political, financial, andeducational sectors and has been hosting the Executive MBA course at Taiwan University for 21
years. The conference focused on human resource development, startup support, and nurturing
small and medium-sized enterprises in the collaboration between Taiwan and Kyushu, discussing
how to cultivate talents with international competitiveness. An attitude of not fearing failure andboldly embracing new challenges is crucial. The Kyushu-Taiwan Creative Week is expected tofeature special guests from Taiwan and Nobel Prize laureates, gathering experts from various fields
for research and exchange of ideas. There is an expectation to deepen the collaboration between
Taiwan and Kyushu further and to create a breeding ground for new ideas and projects.

② Asia Pacific Association for Academic and Industrial Cooperation Chairman/ Chen-en Ko
The strengthening of relations between Taiwan and Kyushu, as well as between Japan andTaiwan, is extremely important. In particular, the increased mutual interest in both regions due tomajor companies such as TSMC advancing investments in Kyushu is an opportunity that ispropelling cooperation in terms of industry and culture. I am grateful to all those involved, andtheir efforts are opening new paths for friendship and cooperation. It is pointed out that acooperative relationship based on sharing different cultures and a common background is powerful,and this can become the foundation for future collaboration. The relationship between Kyushu andTaiwan is emphasized due to cultural similarities and geographic proximity, which aids in creating
new value. I look forward to the exchanges and cooperation between regions providing newprospects and opportunities for development for both countries. Finally, I extend my prayers forhealth and success to the citizens and related parties of Satsumasendai City, as well as to those
involved in building new relations between Japan and Taiwan, and I hope for the continuation ofgood relations.

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③ Satsumasendai City Mayor / Ryoji Tanaka
Satsumasendai City is located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, and was formed throughthe merger of one city, four towns, and four villages in 2004. The city was established 19 years ago,
and its current population is approximately 92,000. In the city, neighborhood associations are themost fundamental local organizations, with 551 such associations actively participating in resource
recycling initiatives. Additionally, there are 48 district community councils at the regional level, eachcharacterized by diverse population distribution.
The city's total production is around 400 billion yen, with manufacturing, construction, andutilities (electricity, gas, and water supply) being the major industries. A notable local product isarmor, known for being worn by baseball player Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels every time
he hit a home run. The city places a strong emphasis on a circular economy, striving to become acircular city and exploring sustainable development throughout the community.
In terms of international exchange, the city prioritizes its relationship with Taiwan, participatingin overseas fairs and educational exchanges with Taiwanese institutions. The city actively sharesinsights and promotes exchanges in line with the principles of the circular economy, contributing tosustainable development. Strengthening regional collaboration and aiming for a circular city,
Satsumasendai City envisions a future that extends beyond its borders, encompassing international
cooperation.

④ Taipei Economic and Cultural office in Fukuoka Consul General / Bruce Chen
Efforts were made towards achieving visa-free access and comprehensive approval of driver's
licenses, supporting the stay of Taiwanese individuals in Japan. Kyushu is a region with close ties to
Taiwan, and it holds a significant share in Japan's semiconductor manufacturing. The collaboration
between Taiwan and Kyushu in the semiconductor field suggests the potential for continued growthin Kyushu. Collaboration in various industrial sectors such as hydrogen power generation, energy
conservation, and the circular economy is also crucial.
Wishing for the success of the symposium, we aim to further enhance cooperation to promoteeconomic integration between Taiwan and Kyushu. Through the collaboration of all involved, we
hope that Kyushu becomes the most closely connected region to Taiwan, fostering strong economic
ties.

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⑤ Kumamoto Prefecture Deputy Governor / Takashi Kimura
We would like to express our gratitude for the hosting of the Kyushu-Taiwan Creative Week and
TSMC's investment in Kyushu. TSMC's expansion is a crucial project contributing to the overall
development of Kyushu, with significant economic ripple effects. Recognizing the importance ofcollaboration not only within Kumamoto Prefecture but also with neighboring prefectures to build asupply chain, we understand the necessity of concerted efforts across Kyushu.
Since TSMC's entry, there have been 61 new company attractions in just the past year, with asuccession of semiconductor-related companies establishing a presence. This has resulted in a
substantial impact on the overall economy of Kyushu, with the ripple effects reaching 6.9 trillion yen
over the past decade. We acknowledge that this project requires collaborative efforts across theentirety of Kyushu, emphasizing the essential nature of cooperation transcending regional andprefectural boundaries.
In terms of economic cooperation with Taiwan, various agreements have already been made, andthere is a need to further strengthen these ties in the future. We anticipate that the Kyushu-Taiwan
Creative Week will contribute to the promotion of the region and industries, providing a platform forcollaboration and growth.

⑥ TSMC Senior Vice President / Lora Ho
TSMC has expanded its presence into Kyushu, particularly in Kumamoto, with progress in theconstruction of a factory. The investment in Kumamoto has shown very positive developments, andthere is a strong connection felt with Kyushu. While previously visiting Japan for leisure, I am now
involved in the Kumamoto project and will be working in Kyushu. I am delighted by the progress ofthe factory in Kumamoto and express gratitude to the Japanese government, Kyushu, and Kumamoto
Prefecture. There is a spiritual bond between the Taiwanese and Japanese, and I appreciate thesupport of Japanese society in sustaining TSMC.The factory is scheduled to commence operations
next year, and employees along with their families will be residing in the vicinity of Kumamoto. I
pray for the prosperity of both Taiwan and Kyushu, for economic growth, and for positive
contributions to the local community.

⑦ APAMAN Corporation President / Koji Omura
APAMAN Corporation was founded in Kyushu (Fukuoka) and has grown into the number one
rental brokerage firm in Japan in terms of store count in a short period of time. The key to this success
was digitalization. While major real estate companies were also working on ICT, the important thing
was not standalone development but emphasizing the multi-use of one data. This approach has
something in common with the strengthening of digital competitiveness in the development of22

Taiwan, and it aligns with the concept of the Kyushu-Taiwan Creative Week. Furthermore, APAMAN
Corporation agrees with the purpose of this forum, which is the matching of Kyushu and Taiwan,
and especially expects that new initiatives including finance will contribute to the creation of startups
originating from Kyushu. There are also challenges that the economic circles of Kyushu and Taiwan
face, such as SME development issues and business succession problems, and this Innovation
Technology Conference has the potential to contribute to solving them. While APAMAN Group is acompany that is currently expanding nationwide, it has deep roots in both Kyushu and Taiwan,
actively participates in the collaboration between the two regions, and contributes to theirdevelopment. In particular, it is important to advance internal collaboration through personnel
training within Kyushu and Taiwan, and at the same time, to address each other's challenges throughthe Kyushu-Taiwan collaboration. This collaboration can produce significant effects and contributeto the development of both Kyushu and Taiwan.

⑧ Fukuoka Federation of Business Executive Chairman / Senji Kobayashi
The Federation of Small and Medium Enterprise Managers Associations in Fukuoka Prefecture,with its approximately 1,300 member companies, is dedicated to providing learning opportunities
for managers and nurturing young talent. As a part of its activities, it aims to broaden international
perspectives through exchanges with Taiwan and contribute to the local community. 35 years ago, as
the chairman of the executive committee for the Asia-Pacific Exposition, the children's exchanges
that were born from that experience are still continuing, making ongoing contributions to the local
community. The association is also involved in English camps for high school students, and throughcollaborations with prestigious American universities, it is witnessing the growth and increased
confidence of these students. Through these activities, it is fostering the next generation of global
talents within the local community. In terms of exchange with Taiwan, they are inviting students
from Taiwan and promoting interaction throughout the region. Additionally, they want to strengthen
the overall regional exchange, including university students, through collaboration with Kagoshima
University. Next year marks the 50th anniversary of these training programs, and they aim to further
strengthen ties with Taiwan, deepening the connection between the region and the international
community. For this, the cooperation of everyone is indispensable, and they wish to continue working
together to contribute to the local community.

⑨ Sozo Ventures Senior Managing Director / Koichiro Nakamura
Sozo Ventures, with support from approximately 40 leading global companies in Japan, has been
investing in and supporting companies that originated worldwide, grew in the U.S. market, andevolved into global enterprises contributing to the world's infrastructure. As a Silicon Valley fundwith ties to Japan, Sozo Ventures currently holds the largest and most significant fund in terms ofsize and investment scale, recognized in Silicon Valley as a top brand among investment funds
supporting global expansion. Notable investments include companies such as Twitter, Palantir,

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Zoom, Coinbase, and other prominent representatives of Silicon Valley.
Sozo Ventures places great importance on specialized education in advanced startup
management and investment, believing it to be crucial. The fund has contributed to thedevelopment of the innovation ecosystems in both Japan and the U.S. Through its experience, Sozo
Ventures believes it can contribute to the growth of Kyushu and Taiwan.
In the startup landscape, individuals often face critical life-changing decisions, and for those
who have followed a traditional urban career path, there are challenges. Some individuals fromrural areas have undergone such experiences, and their unique perspectives are essential in theinnovation process. In fact, it can be argued that innovation is sometimes driven by individuals
from rural backgrounds. Participating in this event is an honor, and Sozo Ventures wishes for the
future success of the initiative.

⑩ AIRI Capital / Pavan Ongole
Airi Capital is engaged in startup investments in the United States and is grateful for thisopportunity. Reflecting on the connections between Taiwan and Kyushu since yesterday, there is a
desire to foster similar connections in their home country. In this event encompassing India, Japan,
and the United States, Airi Capital wishes for continued growth not only for TSMC and Kumamoto
but for the entire initiative.
Moreover, addressing Japan's population decline and economic uncertainties requires significant
investments, particularly in energy, healthcare, and space technology. However, Japan faces alanguage barrier due to the influence of the Katakana culture, leading to a lack of English proficiency
in technical fields. In the international competition, proficiency in English is crucial, and a shift inthe mindset of Japanese society is also essential. The key point in the American mindset is freedom.
Japan has the potential to succeed globally by embracing failure, valuing it as a learning process. In
the American startup ecosystem, approximately 60% of unicorns fail, but it is through failure thatsuccess is achieved. To welcome new growth, establishing an international perspective and a flexible
mindset is crucial.

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⑵ Circular city vision
Moderator： Satsumasendai City Future Policy Department Executive Director / Hidetoshi Furukawa
Industrial Technology Investment Corporation Investment Manager / Joyce Cheng① Toward the Realization of a Circular City
～Scenarios for Challenges in the SDGs Future City of Satsumasendai～
Our city made a Future City Creation SDGs Carbon Neutral Declaration in 2021 and is advancing
concrete initiatives towards the realization of a circular economy. Through collaboration with
Kyushu Electric Power and selection as an SDGs Future City by the government, and progress
reports on the Circular Park Kyushu project, the city is emphasizing cooperation with the regional
community and businesses, and advancing efforts contributing to sustainability. In particular, by
Satsumasendai
City
Mayor
Ryoji Tanaka

using the site of the Sendai (thermal) Power Station and the Sendai Port as bases, we are leveraging
their functions as important ports to promote the realization of a circular economy. Collaborative
efforts with citizens on regional issues, and balanced approaches in welfare, environment, andeconomy are being undertaken. Additionally, the city is focused on environmental concerns,
including measures against global warming and the reuse of closed school sites, working withcitizens to build a circular society. Overall, our city places great importance on collaboration withthe regional community, businesses, and citizens, actively engaging across a wide range of fields
towards the realization of SDGs and carbon neutrality, promoting a circular economy, and continuing
efforts towards building a sustainable society.

② About Circular Park Kyushu
Circular Park Kyushu aims to utilize the site of the Sendai Thermal Power Plant to become a hub
promoting resource circulation and decarbonization through the collection, transportation, andprocessing of general and industrial waste, as well as consulting services. The goal is to gather
technical expertise and knowledge related to resource circulation from companies and universities,
collaborate with the prefecture and city, and construct a sustainable society through information
Circular Park
Kyushu Co.,Ltd,
President, Chief
Executive Officer
Masaru Haruki

sharing and demonstration experiments involving stakeholders.
In the Resourcing business, waste previously disposed of through landfill or incineration bycompanies and communities is carefully sorted, achieving a high recycling rate. The park plans toenhance facilities like material libraries and showrooms, aiming to promote the adoption of Circular
Economy (CE). In the Solution business, leveraging the network of industry, government, andacademia, the park conducts research and development, demonstration experiments, and consulting
services. It aims to address resource circulation challenges that are currently difficult to solve by
matching the technologies and knowledge obtained here, thereby promoting open innovation inresource circulation.

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Additionally, there are plans for a wide range of initiatives, including the renovation of turbine
buildings, the development of logistics bases, and the provision of educational spaces. Capitalizing
on commonalities between Japan and Taiwan, the park aims to boost economic exchanges anddeepen collaboration in circular technologies. In the future, Circular Park Kyushu aspires toinfluence the world through the circular models of Kyushu and Taiwan, demonstrating leadership inthe effective utilization and recycling of resources.

③ Reduction of Microplastics through Ocean Plastic Waste Recycling
The current issue of ocean plastic waste has been evident on the coasts of Kagoshima since thelate 1990s. Particularly, the scattering of tiny fragments of expanded polystyrene (EPS) was a serious
concern. The cause was identified as EPS floats, used as buoyancy devices for aquaculture cages,
being washed away in typhoons and subsequently breaking into pieces on the coast. In response to
Kagoshima

this issue in Kagoshima Bay, researchers, fishermen, float manufacturers, recycling associations, andUniversity

local citizens collaborated. Through efforts such as the recycling of EPS floats, development of

Director of Southernalternative floats, and the collection of washed-up debris, the condition of the coastline significantly

Kyushu and Nansei

improved.

Islands Innovation

Currently, Kagoshima University is actively promoting research aimed at contributing to the local

Centercommunity and the environment. The focus is on recycling industrial waste, general waste, waste

Shigeru Fujieda

from primary industries, and CO2 generated in industrial activities, as well as establishing local
circulation. Building on the experience and success gained from addressing ocean waste, theuniversity aims to strengthen collaboration with the local community and work towards creating asustainable future.

④ Panel Talk
〇Joyce Cheng About the circular economy, I feel that the recycling of waste equipment such as semiconductors
and cars could lead to new business opportunities.
〇 Hidetoshi Furukawa

On the flip side of the idea that it leads to new business opportunities, firmly

commercializing resource circulation has proven to be quite challenging and has not progressed as readily.
〇Masaru Haruki Believing that with the combination of stability, quantifiability, and high quality, Japanpossesses advanced technologies, I envision creating a new model for domestic circulation.
〇Shigeru Fujieda Marine debris is in a mixed state with various types of waste. While everyone emphasizes
the need for recycling, separating these wastes is extremely challenging. In that case, it is crucial to implement
recycling thoroughly before the waste is generated. Additionally, considering items that have already become
marine debris, it is essential to collect and address them properly.

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〇Hidetoshi Furukawa While it may be challenging to achieve this awareness in just one region, what kind of
educational framework do you think would be effective in raising such awareness?
〇Shigeru Fujieda Universities serve as the intellectual core of the region, and it is essential to cultivate talent
to ensure that the research outcomes of universities are beneficial to the region, being utilized by companies andcitizens who are receptive to them.
〇Masaru Haruki Circular Park Kyushu is currently in the process of considering a new business school. We
aim to collaborate with Kagoshima University and actively work on educational aspects in the future.
〇Hidetoshi Furukawa Finally, Mayor Tanaka's expectations for the future.
〇Ryoji Tanaka The direction of Satsumasendai City aiming to become a Circular City is steadfast. I encouragebold investments in Circular Park Kyushu's Resourcing, Solution, and research and development initiatives. I
anticipate that the efforts of Circular Park Kyushu will become a significant model project and strength in striving
for our city to become a Circular City.
Given the presence of the site of the Sendai Thermal Power Plant and the crucial port of Sendai Port, we desire
visible achievements and concrete actions from our citizens. We also aim to establish a system for resource
circulation. Regarding the significant port of Sendai Port, ongoing construction is enabling large vessels to dock,
and we are determined to actively promote exports, particularly to Taiwan.

⑶ Innovative Business Strategies and Technology Advancements
Moderator：Asia Pacific Association for Academic and Industrial Cooperation Chairman / Chen-en Ko
Stanford University SLDDDRS Co-Director / Toshihiko Nishimura

TSMC Senior Vice President / Lora Ho
TSMC has grown into a global semiconductor manufacturer with over 75,000 employees andmore than 60,000 patents, balancing business success and environmental considerations, andresponding to climate change throughout its 36-year history. The strengths of TSMC are based on
three pillars: technological leadership, manufacturing excellence, and customer trust. Technologicalleadership includes over 280 advanced technologies, and the company has been flexible andinnovative in its customer-first approach even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst advancing
digital transformation (DX), TSMC is responding to changes and meeting the demand for smart
applications. In terms of environmental considerations and social responsibility, TSMC has showna proactive stance. The Kumamoto factory is scheduled to start production in December 2024,
anticipating 1,700 new jobs. The talent sought are those who want to acquire new knowledge andthose with problem-solving skills, supporting them to contribute to future technology andinnovation. Looking to the future, TSMC will continue to adapt to the changing environment basedon technological leadership, manufacturing excellence, and customer trust, and will boldly face the27challenges of the future. While contributing to the environment, prioritizing customer success isparamount, pursuing sustainable growth and social contribution.

⑷ Key Goal Indicator in education
Moderator：Asia Pacific Association for Academic and Industrial Cooperation Chairman / Chen-en Ko
Stanford University SLDDDRS Co-Director / Toshihiko Nishimura① The driving force behind the Meiji Restoration and the Industrial Revolution
was 'the education in Satsuma!
The reason Satsuma domain led the Meiji Restoration wasn't just its military, economic, political,
diplomatic, informational, and organizational strengths; it notably rested on its educational prowess.
Satsuma's unique local school education was deeply rooted in the community, serving as a crucial
framework for transmitting Satsuma's culture and values. This educational system not only imparted
Shigakukan
University
Professor
Izumi
Haraguchi

knowledge but also nurtured awareness of the region's characteristics, morals, and the importance ofcontributing to the local community. Additionally, the domain pursued economic strengthening
through initiatives like Shimazu Nariakira's Shuseikan project and Cho Shigetaka's financial reforms,
actively fostering diplomatic relations, enhancing ties with the imperial court and shogunate,acquiring overseas information, and consolidating the unity of vassals. However, Satsuma's
distinctive local school education enhanced community cohesion, instilled a sense of attachment andcommitment to the region among its samurai, and spurred movements toward the Meiji Restoration.
This education played a pivotal role in shaping the region's identity and significantly contributed tothe success of the Satsuma domain. Hence, Satsuma's unique educational strength played a central
role in both the domain's development and the advancement of the Meiji Restoration.

② A new paradigm shift in future learning, PaGamO combines e-sports andeducation.
To address the primary challenge of motivation towards learning among students and employees,a groundbreaking multiplayer game called 'PaGamO' was developed by integrating various academic
disciplines and combining education with e-sports. This creation birthed a new gaming category
termed 'knowledge combat,' revolutionizing learning and motivation. PaGamO received recognition
as the 'Oscar' of the education sector and successfully raised substantial funding. Research revealed
NTU College of
Design andInnovation
Vice Dean
Yeh,PingChenga strong correlation between game scores and learning outcomes. Hosting the first Differential andIntegral Calculus World Cup using PaGamO gathered numerous participants and viewers,
showcasing the power of e-sports among young individuals. Actively expanding into corporate
training and medical fields, collaborations with entities like Microsoft and hospitals were established.
Pursuing innovative approaches in education and learning, PaGamO has established methods thatdrastically improve the motivation of students and employees. There's a keen interest in supporting28

schools and businesses in Japan, continuing to focus on providing new educational opportunities.

③ Panel Talk
〇Chen-en Ko From Professor Haraguchi's talk, it became clear that the most challenging part for educators is to
first instill a sense of crisis in students to want to improve society and the country, which is essential for increasing
their motivation. However, there are many resources available in society today, and motivation is dwindling.
Focusing on the actions of the younger generation, Mr. Yeh Ping-Cheng pointed out that competing andcooperating in a fun way within games can be a motivation for the youth, and this has been successfully
incorporated into business and education. When problems arise, it is necessary to identify the source of the problem,
exhibit creativity, and solve it. I was deeply impressed by both Professor Haraguchi, who has a historicalperspective, and Mr. Yeh Ping-Cheng, who uses tools in education.
〇Izumi Haraguchi

Classical literature is something that people from any generation can read. Despite theexistence of various devices like AI today, I hope people will experience the joy of learning from our ancestors byreading classical texts as much as possible.
〇Yeh,Ping-Cheng Education needs to incorporate new concepts. Firstly, it should provide students with more
opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, allowing them to identify what's missing, why theyneed to study, and connect these experiences to motivate their learning. Creating a system that links real-world
problem-solving experiences to students' motivation for studying is seen as a challenge across Asia as a whole.
〇Toshihiko Nishimura

Educating is not only about increasing knowledge but also about how to think andcommunicate using that information; both are crucial. Education has the power to change the world, make itstronger, and guide us towards a better life. It is truly a powerful tool. I look forward to continued discussions andcollaborations in the future.

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⑸ Aging and Dementia
Moderator：Stanford University SLDDDRS Co-Director / Toshihiko Nishimura
Exawizards Inc Managing Editor and New Business Development / Yohei Ichishima
Chaina Medical University Hospital Director of AI Center / Kai-Cheng Hsu① The actual practice of dementia diagnosis and treatment in home medical care
The actual practice of dementia diagnosis and treatment in home medical care.
At Tarou Clinic in Fukuoka City, they provide home medical care to approximately 1,100 people,
primarily focusing on dementia. Home medical care is sought for reasons such as the desire to spend
one's final moments in a familiar environment and the shortage of hospital beds due to an increasingly
aging society. With society's aging population, there's a shift from 'curing medical treatment' toMedical'supportive medical care,' emphasizing the importance of home medical care as a practical aspect ofCorporation

primary care. Some patients prefer visits at home over hospital visits. Home medical care not only

Suzuran-kai

allows for a holistic approach to patients' health but also provides support to the often exhausted

Tarou Clinic

family members and caregivers. Improving the quality of dementia diagnosis and treatment in Japan's

Directorprimary care, along with enhancing mental health through primary care, is expected to reduce the

Naoki Uchidaneed for long-term psychiatric care facilities, bringing us closer to an ideal healthcare system.

② Expanding XR Games for Dementia Prevention
XR technology encompasses VR, MR, SR, among others, allowing for enhanced experiences inboth the extraordinary and everyday. However, it poses challenges for children and the elderly due
to its complexity and high barriers to entry. To address this, children-oriented XR content, called XR
Plus Rafting, merges digital and physical elements to offer an easily accessible experience. This
Kanagawa

approach, deemed effective for the elderly as well, is envisioned as a means for dementia prevention.

Institute of

There's a desire to leverage XR games to engage cognitive functions and physical activity, foster

Technology

communication, and simultaneously provide the benefits of dementia prevention. The goal is to offer

Associateactivities that enable both children and the elderly to enjoy together. By providing such XR content

Professor

at public facilities and events, the aim is to create spaces where individuals can engage in dementia

Hiroshi Suzuki

prevention activities while having fun.

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③ Visualization of Mind and Illness with an Ultra-Simple Brainwave Monitor
We are conducting research on visualizing mental health and various emotional responses andillnesses using a brainwave monitor. We have developed the world's first real-time emotion
recognition device, the "KANSEI Analyzer," based on brainwave data. This device can visualize
stress states by analyzing hormonal levels. It not only quantifies and visualizes the emotional state
in individuals with severe cognitive impairment in real-time but also serves to support caregivers
Keioand families. Additionally, we have developed the "MCI Analyzer" to visualize the pre-dementia

University

state known as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), providing a diagnosis within 15 seconds. This

Professor

device is contributing to diagnoses in some hospitals. Moving forward, we aim to challenge theYasuemeasurement of hormonal states from estimated brainwaves by leveraging patents that correlate

Mitsukurasimple sensors with brainwave monitors and real-time noise removal.

④ The Dementia Friendly City Project
Fukuoka City has been implementing the Dementia-Friendly City Project as part of the "Fukuoka
100" initiative, anticipating the era of a 100-year life and striving to create a model for a healthy andlongevity society since 2018. They are committed to building a dementia-friendly community whereindividuals with dementia and their families can live vibrant lives, fostering a city where all citizens
Fukuoka City Aging
Society Department
Dementia Support
Division Manager
Koichi Kasai

can actively participate in care. This includes introducing dementia-friendly "design" in public
facilities, collaborating with businesses, and initiatives like Orange Partners and the Orange TalentBank, which involve creating designs and products that are considerate of dementia. The Orange
Talent Bank incorporates the voices of dementia patients, while businesses actively engage indeveloping dementia-friendly goods and services. The Dementia-Friendly Center, established in
September 2023, serves as a hub where people with dementia actively participate, engaging ininteractions and disseminating information.

⑤ Panel Talk
〇Naoki Uchida

Dr. Uchida, As people age, there's a misconception that everyone will develop dementia.

However, it's crucial to notice signs of dementia early, such as increasing daily mistakes, and collaborate with thegovernment to stay connected with society, maintaining roles and purposes.
〇Hiroshi Suzuki

We have placed XR game experience booths, so I highly recommend you try them out.

〇Yasue Mitsukura In the future, with advancements in medical technology, a time may come when dementia
becomes curable. Until then, it is crucial to detect dementia at the Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) stage. I hopethat the developed device contributes to the early detection of dementia at the MCI stage.
〇Koichi Kasai I would be grateful if Fukuoka City's initiatives prove useful. In the future, if there are further

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insights to draw upon, I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss them.
〇Toshihiko Nishimura

I hope that today's speakers, addressing measures for an aging society, can collaborate

by exchanging models, sharing success and failure stories. Let's join forces for effective cooperation.

⑹ Advanced Science and Technology
Moderator：Keio University Professor / Yasue Mitsukura
Asia Pacific Association for Academic and Industrial Cooperation Chairman / Chen-en Ko① WBG Electronics' Contribution to Achieving a Decarbonized Society in the
FutureGallium nitride is crucial for LED lighting and energy-efficient systems, holding promise for
improving the efficiency of solar cells and electric vehicles. At Nagoya University, experts
collaborate on advancing research in organic semiconductors. Studies utilizing power transistors withgallium nitride face challenges but are progressing toward realizing affordable transistors. New
ultraviolet LEDs contribute to water sterilization and enhanced hygiene by using harmless
Nagoya University

wavelengths to efficiently sanitize water. Concurrently, air purification systems utilizing LEDs are

Professor

being developed, contributing to infection prevention in medical settings. The goals include

Hiroshi Amano

promoting the pull-home concept, supplying systems for practical use, supplying systems using
gallium nitride devices, and further advancing the development of energy-saving systems using
gallium nitride. Progress is also being made in developing energy-saving systems using gallium
nitride, aiming for a 15% reduction in energy consumption by 2030 and a 25% reduction by 2050.

② Innovate a Better Future
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is focused on the evolution of industrial
technology and the outlook for the future. Over the past 50 years, its research has contributed toindustrial development, and it plans to continue supporting domestic industries and focusing on
global expansion. To this end, it has identified challenges and developments that need to be addressedin the fields of digitalization, green technology, aging population, and leadership training. The '2035
ITRI
Executive
Vice President
Pei-Zen Chang

Technology Strategy and Roadmap' aims to realize smart living, high-quality health, a sustainable
environment, and a resilient society, advancing technology development in AI, cybersecurity,
semiconductors, and smart sensing. In specific areas, it focuses on the use of micro-LED displays
and biosignals, environmental protection technologies, energy conversion, and medical technology
improvements. Furthermore, to disseminate advanced technology at low cost, it is concentrating on
the packaging and reuse of technology. Based on the '2035 Technology Strategy and Roadmap,' it isworking on research and device development tailored to needs.

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③ Cutting-edge Resourcing Technology for Achieving a Circular Economy
The importance of resource circulation and the circular economy is emphasized, calling for aharmonization of economic growth and environmental constraints. While aiming for innovation andsustainable growth, the emergence of new technologies increases resource demand while also
discussing the difficulty of decoupling. Proposals include collaborative waste reduction, promoting
Wasedathe use of recycled materials, and improving separation technologies. Initiatives focusing on using

University

recycled materials from the early stages of production are gaining attention. Ongoing research into

Professor

separation technology evolution and material separation emphasizing energy efficiency suggest the

Chiharu Tokoro

potential for enhancing supply chains and fostering new innovations. Furthermore, the concept of'direct recycling,' maintaining functionality while reusing materials in short cycles, has been
proposed. Waseda University is dedicating efforts to promoting the circular economy and carbon
neutrality, contributing to solving environmental issues through industry-academia collaboration andregional cooperation. It pursues new innovations such as separation technology and the utilization ofrecycled materials, focusing on contributing to a sustainable economy and environment.

④ Panel Talk
〇Chiharu Tokoro

Sure, here's the English translation: "There are already inquiries from overseas companies

interested in the Waseda University's CVC Consortium. We welcome their participation as they can take advantageof the convenience of the online environment.
〇Pei-Zen Chang

ITRI is working on the circular economy and has developed recycling technologies for LCDs

and solar panels. It is also addressing the issue of carbon emissions in Taiwan's industries. ITRI supports and takes
responsibility for Taiwan's industries.
〇Toshihiko Nishimura

It focuses on cooperation between Taiwan, Kyushu and Japan. It is important to shareand learn from past experiences.
〇Chen-en Ko Taiwan's industries are facing carbon issues. ITRI is taking responsibility to address them, butsolving them alone is difficult. We support the proposal for cooperation and joint programs with Japan and wantto continue discussions towards solving the problem.

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５．Contents of the event

November17(Fri)The TAIWAN Matching Hub in Satsumasendai

⑴

Time

Session Name

Speaker's Position / Theme

9:00

Speech & Panel Talk

① Examples of Small and Medium-sized“Small and medium enterprises”

Enterprise (SME) Collaboration
Maystar Reflex Technology Co.,LTD< Moderator>
SPRINK Co., Ltd. CEO Miwa Won

Name

Ben Chang

General manager② Saving the World’s knee pain

Industrial Technology Investment
Corporation Investment Manager
Joyce ChengiMU Co., Ltd. CEO

Takeo Nagura③ Challenges and Opportunities for Small andMedium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
Everstream Partners Senior Manager

Susan Ko

④ Simplified Due Diligence Service for BusinessSuccession Issues
Prossimo Co. Representative Director

Akihiko Horiuchi⑤ Panel Talk
⑵

10:05

Speech & Panel Talk
“Venture Capital Finance and ESG”

① The distinctive business achievements ofE.SUN Bank
E.SUN Financial Holding Co.,Ltd CSO< Moderator >② Venture and ESG Financing as a Regional BankAIRI Capital

Kagoshima Bank Regional support Executive

Pavan Ongole

Director

SPRINK Co. CEO Miwa Won③ Introduction of Industrial Technology

Louis L.Y.Chang

Yasuhiro Ozasa

Investment Corporation
Industrial Technology Investment Corporation

Joyce Cheng

Investment Manager④ Sustainable Empowerment for Women
Qisda Independent director

Mandy Huang⑤ An angel fund investing in the United States,
India, and Japan.
AIRI Capital⑥ Panel Talk

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Pavan Ongole

⑶

11:07

Speech & Panel Talk

① Exawizards Inc Managing Editor and New“How to connect the ecosystems ofBusiness Development

Japan and Taiwan”② Sozo Ventures Senior Managing Director< Moderator >Sozo Ventures Senior Managing
Director

Koichiro Nakamura

Exawizards Inc Managing Editor andYohei Ichishima

Koichiro
Nakamura③ Formation of the Startup Ecosystem
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Professor

Masanori Fujita④ To create startups that can expand globally

New Business Development

FFG Venture Business Partners Co., Ltd.

Yasuhisa

Yohei Ichishima

Deputy President

Yamaguchi⑤ Next-generation regional healthcare platform
Medical Corporation Yamato Chairman

Yusuke Tanoue⑥ Industrial Technology Investment Corporation

Joyce Cheng

Investment Manager⑦ Panel Talk
⑷

13:50

Speech & Panel Talk

① Opportunities and Challenges of Industrial“From Taiwan to Kyushu”

Collaboration between Taiwan and Japan
Asia Pacific Association for Academic and< Moderator >Industrial Cooperation Chairman

Industrial Technology Investment② Smart Hospital and Msdical AI

Corporation Investment Manager
Joyce Cheng

Chaina Medical University Hospital

Director

Chen-en Ko

Kai-Cheng Hsu

of AI Center Director③ New opportunities and challenges in JapanTaiwan collaboration on cutting-edge technology
research and industry-academia cooperation.
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung

Jeff Chen

UniversityProfessor④ Panel Talk
⑸

14:55

Speech & Panel Talk

① Toward the formation of a new industrial hub:“From Circular city Satsumasendai

The history and lessons of Kawasaki Kingcity to Taiwan”

Skyfront.
KING SKYFRONT NETWORK COUNCIL< Moderator >ChairmanKING SKYFRONT NETWORK② About growth-oriented resource autonomous

COUNCIL Chairman Ryuta Nomura

economic strategy ～Ministry of Economy, Trade

Ryuta Nomura

and Industry’s Resource Recycling Policy～
Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
Environmental Protection and Recycling Division
Director

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Sadahisa Mori

③ Resource recycling business by corporate
collaboration
Circular Park Kyushu Co., Ltd. Chief Executive
officer

Teruyuki
Nakadai④ Efforts to Collect Used Plastic Products for a
Recycling-Oreiented Society
Kao Co. ESG promotion Department Executive

Akira Matsumoto

Director⑤ About “tagging”, which optimizes the
movement of society by turning everything into
information
Sato Holdings Corporation President Executive

Hiroyuki Konuma

Officer⑥ Solutions in Satsumasendai City
Satsumasendai City Government Future Policy

⑹

16:40

The Declaration Satsumasendai

Hidetoshi

Dept. Executive Director

Furukawa

Satsumasendai City Mayor

Ryoji Tanaka

Stanford University SLDDDRS Co-Director

Toshihiko
Nishimura

Asia Pacific Association for Academic and

Chen-en Ko

Industrial Cooperation Chairman
Kagoshima Bank Managing Executive Officer

Hisayuki
Sakanoue

Kagoshima Prefecture Governor

Koichi Shiota

Kyushu Economic Forum Chairman

Susumu Ishihara

Sozo Ventures Senior Managing Director

Koichiro
Nakamura

AIRI Capital

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Pavan Ongole

⑴ Small and medium enterprises
Moderator：SPRINK Co., Ltd. Representative Director / Miwa Won
Everstream Partners Senior Manager / Susan Ko① Examples of Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Collaboration
I will introduce a practical perspective on collaboration and mutual prosperity between small andmedium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Japan and Taiwan. Twenty years ago, I acquired a company on
the verge of bankruptcy in Japan, turned it profitable in Taiwan, and successfully established a big
global market share in the reflective materials business. At that time, products manufactured in Japan
Maystar Reflex
Technology Co.,LTD

were not entering Taiwan at all. Additionally, price negotiations during the acquisition were not justabout business; the combination of business and emotions was crucial.

General manager

Japan and Taiwan share a subtle connection. In the context of small and medium-sized enterprises,

Ben Changcombining Japan's technological solidity and depth with Taiwan's flexibility and speed could create
an international competitive advantage. This synergy has the potential to build a strong position in
the global market.

② Saving the World’s knee pain
A orthopedic surgeon and startup entrepreneur, I have been researching knee misalignment forover 20 years. Until now, measuring this misalignment, known as the thrust phenomenon, has beenchallenging. The newly developed device allows input of patient information on a tablet andfacilitates easy measurement using a small accelerometer. This device can also be used as a medical
device to assess and intervene in knee health at an early stage. The challenges in startup management
iMU
Corporation
President &CEO
Takeo Nagura

are people and funding, and the key to success lies in having excellent partners and securing funding.
As part of the business growth, the focus is on expanding sales in the important field of numerical
medical devices, working towards a vision of predicting and preventing knee pain. The device wascompleted last December, and we have established a business partnership with Kyocera, actively
conducting business. We strive to embody the keyword "No Knees, No Life."

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③ Challenges and Opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(SMEs)In my research, I compare commonalities and challenges in small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) in Japan and Taiwan, exploring the potential for future collaboration. Historically, in Japan,
SMEs have operated as subcontractors for conglomerates, while Taiwan has grown its businessthrough export-oriented activities such as OEM and ODM. In recent years, SMEs have faced
challenges such as the impact of COVID-19, population decline, digitization, aging, and financial
Everstream
Partners
SeniorManager
Susan Koissues. Access to skilled labor, in particular, has become a significant challenge.
According to the research findings, while the lack of digital infrastructure poses a challenge for
SMEs in Japan, Taiwanese SMEs are concerned about shortages of water and electricity. The results
indicate a strong willingness of SMEs in both countries to collaborate. To facilitate collaboration,
Japanese SMEs are seeking matching support, while Taiwanese SMEs are looking for public
guidance.
Recognizing SMEs as powerful entities in both countries, it is acknowledged that by leveraging
each other's strengths, there is the potential for cooperation to generate value greater than the sum of
its parts, such as 1+1=2 or more.

④ Simplified Due Diligence Service for Business Succession Issues
The issue of business succession by aging leaders in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
is becoming critical, leading to many companies facing closure or dissolution. In the fiscal year 2020,
despite 61.5% of the 50,000 companies being profitable, a lack of successors is putting them at riskof survival. Particularly in regional areas, the urgent challenge is the aging population. Currently,
Prossimo Co
Ltd.

there is a lack of relative evaluation of corporate value, making due diligence during businesssuccession or M&A challenging.

President

To address this, a system utilizing AI technology is proposed to evaluate corporate value at a low&CEOcost and in a short period. An AI-based financial statement checker analyzes industry averages andAkihikocompares with other companies, providing insights into management issues and advice. The system

Horiuchican be introduced by regional media to SMEs, enhancing their corporate strength by accurately
conveying corporate value. This, in turn, has the potential to facilitate nationwide business expansion
for local SMEs.

⑤ Panel Talk
〇Ben Chang The key points to success are threefold. The first is people, the second is also people, and the thirdis people as well. People are crucial. It is essential that everyone involved is a professional. There is a certain
intuition involved in this. Mutual understanding is important. Many companies have impressive numbers, butpeople are the crucial factor.

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〇Takeo Nagura There are opportunities in both technology and business. For a small startup to conduct business,
partners are essential. It comes down to people, after all. After extensive discussions with Kyocera Corporation
over a significant period, they became our partners, and finally, we were able to start selling our product. Ourcurrent position is a result of the communication with Kyocera Corporation.
〇Akihiko Horiuchi I truly believe in the human aspect. Entrepreneurs, especially those in small and mediumsized enterprises, often have intense passion. While it would be ideal to have someone inherit that passion, it's notalways the case. In such situations, I take the opposite approach and seek individuals who can quantify andquantify emotions through a numerical perspective, enabling shared understanding. Having tangible data allows
us to convey our passion to a larger audience.
〇Susan Ko

Both Japan and Taiwan have their respective strengths in small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs). Historically, SMEs have evolved, and there is potential for collaboration in the field of production. Since
the Meiji era, Japan has been dedicated to producing highly accurate and high-quality products. Taiwan, on theother hand, has focused on OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) and ODM (Original Design
Manufacturing), emphasizing efficient production and manufacturing. Collaboration between these two can bebeneficial. Taiwanese SMEs have experience in international sales, while Japanese SMEs, having often served as
subcontractors for large companies, can benefit from Taiwan's support in international sales. Over these past threedays, we have witnessed remarkable potential.

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⑵ Venture Capital Finance and ESG
Moderator：AIRI Capital / Pavan Ongole
SPRINK Co., Ltd. Representative Director / Miwa Won① The distinctive business achievements of E.SUN Bank
E.SUN Bank is determined to overcome three peaks in its business journey: achieving outstanding
performance, fulfilling social responsibilities, and progressing towards sustainable development. We
envision four stages for our evolution. In the initial 10 years, our focus is on delivering excellent
services and establishing robust differentiation. In the next 10 years (20th year), we underwent
organizational reforms to enhance efficiency and expertise. In the following 10 years (30th year), we
E.SUN Financial

employed over 1,000 technical experts and engaged in technological innovations. In the subsequent

Holding Co.,Ltd

10 years (40th year), we expanded our presence in Asia with 10 countries and 31 branches.

CSO

E.SUN Bank boasts a unique corporate culture, distinctive decision-making processes, and a

Louis L.Y.Chang

commitment to nurturing talent. We place a high value on youth, even compared to other companies,
and prioritize education, extending support to children. Additionally, we focus on areas such as arts,
culture, DX (digital transformation), reforestation, and more, aiming to become an outstanding bankin various aspects.

② Venture and ESG Financing as a Regional Bank
The central and southern regions of Kyushu, where Kagoshima Bank has its business base, areblessed with abundant nature and tourism resources. It is a region nationally known for its thriving
agriculture, forestry, and fisheries industries. Located very close to Asian countries such as Taiwan
and Korea, the region has high potential in terms of logistics and tourism. In 2015, Kagoshima Bankand Kumamoto Bank underwent a management integration, giving rise to the Kyushu Financial
Kagoshima Bank
Co., Ltd.
Regional Support
Department Head
Yasuhiro Ozasa

Group. The comprehensive financial group consists of both banks, securities companies, and regional
trading firms, totaling 21 companies, with a history of over 100 years.
The group has a significant presence throughout Kyushu, especially in Kumamoto, Kagoshima,
and Miyazaki, where it has multiple branches. In addition, it has representative offices in Shanghai
and Taiwan. Regarding Taiwan, the group is building networks locally to sustain the big opportunity
presented by TSMC's expansion into Kumamoto. They are actively working to support issue
resolution for customers on both the Japanese and Taiwanese sides. The group is involved in venture
financing and revitalization support, managing eight funds where it acts as a General Partner (GP,unlimited liability member). Furthermore, they operate funds targeting business succession.
In terms of ESG, the group has set a cumulative target of 1 trillion yen for ESG financing from2021 to 2030. They are committed to continuously promoting initiatives to contribute to thesustainability of the local community and the group itself.

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③ Introduction of Industrial Technology Investment Corporation
I would like to introduce how ITIC supports startups and provide an overview of ITIC's operations.
ITIC provides assistance for deep-tech innovation, supporting numerous researchers active in various
fields such as IoT. By investing through this network, ITIC has established numerous connections in
Taiwan, working with semiconductor companies, the field of biology, and others, with TSMC being
one of the portfolio companies. ITIC supports startups by providing both technology assistance (byIndustrial
Technology
Investment
Corporation
Investment
Manager
Joyce Cheng

ITRI) and financial support (by ITIC). Startups require various resources, and the support is designed
to reflect the overall activities of Taiwan's companies. Recognizing that startups often lack resources
and struggle to stand on their own, the approach involves leveraging global resources and forming
partnerships to progress. The goal is to support startups in competing successfully in the global
market. Since 2011, ITIC has been a part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, enabling it to
support Taiwanese startups when they expand to Japan or vice versa. ITIC is committed to supporting
startup growth and cost reduction not only in Taiwan but also in various locations worldwide.

④ Sustainable Empowerment for Women
Qisda is a global technology group with over 200 affiliated companies, including 17 listedcompanies in Taiwan. It engages in the development and expansion of multiple businesses, not onlyin healthcare and IT but also in areas such as business solutions and communications. Currently,
40.5% of Qisda's workforce consists of female employees. Various benefits, including leave andhealth check-ups, are provided to female employees. The number of female executives has also
Qisda
Independent
Director
Mandy Huang

increased to 22%, surpassing the figures in Japan (16%) and Taiwan (14%), where growth has
recently been observed.
Qisda has achieved remarkable performance and has established departments in many Asia-Pacificregions. All employees enjoy working within the Qisda Group, expressing high satisfaction. They
appreciate the improvement in quality across the organization.

⑤ An angel fund investing in the United States, India, and JapanI am currently involved in startup investments in the United States through two mechanisms. One
is an angel fund, a fund initiated from scratch. The other is a fund targeting early-stage startups. Theangel fund operates in the United States, India, and Japan. What I particularly value in the angel fundis the 'people' aspect. Since we are starting from zero, prioritizing and valuing individuals is crucial.
It's not just about discussing sales or business plans, even in the absence of a product; it's about the
AIRI Capital

people. Whether the person is trustworthy and possesses skills is, of course, important, but the mostPavan Ongole

crucial aspect is the understanding that entrepreneurship doesn't often succeed on the first or second
try; it tends to succeed on the third or fourth attempt. People who support you in times of struggle
are valuable. Even if there is initial failure, if you stick together, you might get another chance. Ifluck is on your side at that moment, success is possible. Additionally, we focus on 'technology.'

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Technology holds the power to solve problems. As a venture capitalist, the role of a VC involves'coaching.' It's not just about talking; it's crucial to work together on sales, fundraising, and otheraspects.

⑥ Panel Talk
〇Louis L.Y.Chang As a financial institution, E.SUN Bank aims to have a positive impact towards achieving
zero emissions by 2050. We encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take on sustainable
initiatives. We want to support teams created by young individuals and those with energetic initiatives. We arecommitted to initiatives such as digital transformation (DX) and energy management. Developing this platform
would also become a beneficial business model for E.SUN Bank. We aspire to collaborate with both public andprivate sectors in building and advancing these efforts.
〇Yasuhiro Ozasa We are currently in the process of organizing what falls under the definition of ESG within
the Kyushu Financial Group and actively engaging in lending and investment activities that contribute to thosedefined aspects.

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⑶ How to connect the ecosystems of Japan and Taiwan
Moderator：Sozo Ventures Senior Managing Director / Koichiro Nakamura
Exawizards Inc. Managing Editor / Yohei Ichijima① Exawizards Inc. Managing Editor / Yohei Ichijima
Exawizards is a sizable AI startup with approximately 500 employees, focusing on using AI to
address social issues. They are involved in supporting care facilities and developing software medical
devices for dementia diagnosis. While their headquarters is in Tokyo, they also have an office inFukuoka. I have personal experience working in Silicon Valley, contributing to articles about theinnovation ecosystem in the United States. Building ecosystems requires not only startups but also
academia and experts. In Seattle, the presence of Microsoft and Amazon contributes to the formationand growth of the ecosystem, with traditional companies also venturing into new fields. Notably,
Seattle's administration actively promotes AI.

② Sozo Ventures Senior Managing Director / Koichiro Nakamura
I am a Silicon Valley investor, ranked 55th in the world by Forbes in the Startup Investor Global
Ranking (Midas List). Sozo has invested in approximately 60 companies, with the ultimate goal of
having over 60% of them exit through IPOs or M&A. The key to success in startup investment lies
in a professional team composed of experienced individuals and a replicable system, adapting andimproving the system to cope with industry changes. After founding Yahoo Japan and gaining
entrepreneurial experience, I attended business school, launched an investment fund at Mitsubishi
Corporation, and later went through the Kaufman Fellows Program, a specialized education in startup
investment. Feeling the challenges of venture capital, I gathered experts and co-founded Sozo with
Wiccam, a globally recognized authority. To carry out and evaluate venture capital activities, thelatest knowledge, expertise, and market intuition are essential. As the startup industry becomes moreinternational, the introduction of such specialized education is desired in Japan.

③ Formation of the Startup Ecosystem
After working at a general trading company, I am currently serving as a faculty member at
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. My expertise lies in science, technology, innovation policy, andthe startup field, with a specific focus on ecosystem formation. When comparing the startup
ecosystems in Japan and Kyushu with globally successful ecosystems, there is a significant gap.
Ritsumeikan Asia
Pacific University
Professor

Successful ecosystems are characterized by the formation of a global community. To lead the startup
ecosystems in Japan and Kyushu to success, it is crucial to introduce global success experiences andelite education.

Masanori Fujita

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④ To create startups that can expand globally
After graduating from Kyushu University, I accumulated over 20 years of experience at theDevelopment Bank of Japan (currently the Japan Bank for International Cooperation). I established
DBJ Capital as an internal venture and operated it for ten years. Seven years ago, I joined FFG
Venture Business Partners, newly established through an invitation from Fukuoka Bank. Currently,
DeputyPresident, FFG
VentureBusiness
Partners Co.,
DeputyPresident, FFG
VentureBusiness
Partners CoFFG
VentureBusiness
Partners Co.,Ltd.
Yasuhisa
Yamaguchi,.,Yasuhisa

I manage a venture fund with an asset size of 40 billion yen, making it the largest venture capital in
Kyushu.
In this fund, we focus on deep tech investments, particularly in ventures originating fromuniversities. Additionally, we engage in activities closely tied to the region, such as facilitating
collaboration between invested companies and local businesses. We also emphasize open innovation,
contributing to the establishment of the Kyushu Open Innovation Fund. As an example of ourinvestments, we introduce EV Motor Japan, the first commercial EV manufacturer in Japan, and
KAIKO, a venture from Kyushu University that produces vaccines through insect farming,
showcasing the startup development scene in Kyushu.
To build the regional ecosystem in Kyushu, we prioritize collaboration with universities. We
provide technology commercialization support programs for Kyushu's universities and haveestablished the Kyushu-University Venture Promotion Council as a recipient for private-sector GAP
funding. Additionally, as the recipient for the government's GAP funding (New Industry Creation
Support Project from University Ventures), we founded PARKS, a coalition of 18 universities in
Kyushu, to support researchers aspiring to start their own ventures. Through these initiatives, we
actively practice the construction of a startup ecosystem through academia-industry collaboration in
Kyushu.

Yamaguchi,Depu
ty President⑤ Next-generation regional healthcare platform
Yasuhisa
Yamaguchi

He is a medical professional dedicated to pursuing the sustainability of regional healthcare andcontributing to medical activities and the community in the Tohoku region. Recognizing the shortageof medical resources in Tohoku, he has proposed a model to circulate physicians from urban areas.
Over the past decade, he has established ten bases in Miyagi Prefecture, providing regional healthcare

Medicalby strategically placing stations along the Shinkansen routes. He actively participates in the Japan-

Corporation

U.S. Leadership Program, emphasizing the importance of leadership that circulates. He values the

Yamatocirculation of people through regional and international collaboration.

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⑥ Industrial Technology Investment Corporation Investment Manager/ Joyce Cheng
Regarding semiconductors, when digitization occurred ten years ago, it was a fantastic
development. However, currently, digitization is essential not only for semiconductors but also forvarious areas such as internet platforms, digital tickets, and the digitalization of products like travel
products. There could be categories for expansion in Japan in this regard. It is worth considering
investment in such categories. The robotics industry is also expected to be a significant trend in the
coming years, especially considering that both Japan and Taiwan are already entering an aging
society. Whether it's in the food industry, restaurants, or services like robotic assistance in factories,
companies in the robotics sector need to excel in both manufacturing and software. When looking at
startups, these two areas are considered crucial in the context of Taiwan.

⑦ Panel Talk
〇Masanori Fujita

In the Japanese government's Basic Plan for Science, Technology, and Innovation, the focus

is on AI, bio, quantum computers, and materials. However, research on star scientists based on the number of
paper citations reveals that the actual research strengths lie in biology, chemistry, and materials. Particularly,
Japanese star scientists are gaining prominence in the field of biology. Japan's strength in AI is not significant.
There is a disparity between the areas the Japanese government aims to strengthen and the actual strong fields,
highlighting the importance of reinforcing the existing strengths for Japan to compete globally. Fields such as
materials, chemistry, and biology become crucial in this context.
〇Yasuhisa Yamaguchi Kyushu has strengths in various fields such as space, robotics, environment, food, andpharmaceuticals. Notably, Kagoshima University has one of only four fisheries faculties nationwide, and there isalso a collaborative veterinary medicine department addressing challenges in livestock and pet care. Leveraging
these regional resources effectively, there should be a concentrated investment in the food and bio industries.
Kagoshima University's pharmaceutical venture, born out of its School of Medicine, has received investmentsfrom a Japan-Taiwan fund supported by the Taiwanese government, highlighting the progress of investments inthe bio field with international collaboration.
〇Yusuke Tanoue

The expansion of life sciences in Japan's aging society has been gaining attention. The

challenges of isolation and boredom among the elderly have emerged, and there is a belief that services andproducts, including healthcare, can provide value to address these issues.
〇Koichiro Nakamura

Through the session, we were able to take a comprehensive view of the entire industry

and explore strategic collaborations and new opportunities that leverage the characteristics of the region. By
harnessing the backend manufacturing capabilities and local industries in Kyushu, there is significant potential
for environmentally friendly food tech and other fields in the region.

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⑷ From Taiwan to Kyushu
Moderator : Industrial Technology Investment Corporation Investment Manager / Joyce Cheng① Opportunities and Challenges of Industrial Collaboration between Taiwan
and Japan
Taiwan and Japan face numerous challenges, and it is believed that having friendly relations is the
key to solving them. Japan, with many international companies, possesses strong brand power
supported by high technological expertise and quality. However, its international competitiveness has
decreased. On the other hand, Taiwan, with a business model characterized by high entrepreneurial
spirit and flexibility, has high competitiveness. It is believed that if Japan's challenges in overseas
Asia Pacificexpansion and Taiwan's challenges in technology development complement each other, they can create

Association foreven greater value. TSMC chose Kumamoto, and E.Sun Bank also chose Kyushu based on rational

Academic andthinking. Thus, Kyushu holds hidden potential. While Japan sees language and culture as challenges,

Industrial

and Taiwan perceives regulatory issues, the two countries are very similar in distance and culture.

Cooperation

Mutual understanding and trust are crucial for the industrial sectors to merge, forming a solid

Chairmanfoundation for creating collaborative business relationships. Cross-border collaboration is an essential

Chen-en Ko

concept for startups.

② Smart Hospitals and Medical AI
The utilization of medical AI in fields such as neurology, oncology, gene therapy, and drug discovery
is highlighted. Particularly, the introduction of AI in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction andischemic stroke allows physicians to make immediate diagnoses in clinical settings. This approach
prevents delays in diagnosis and significantly shortens the time required for treatment. In the case of
AI implementation in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, improvements in patient arrival time
China Medical

and mortality rates are noted. By equipping ambulances with AI and enabling early notification to

University Hospitalphysicians in cases of suspected acute myocardial infarction, the acceleration of treatment becomes

Directorpossible. Additionally, there is potential for a system where AI swiftly diagnoses ischemic stroke using

Kai‐Cheng Hsu

non-contrast CT, facilitating the identification of ischemic diseases with greater accuracy and speed.
This allows for appropriate treatment approaches to be implemented. The application of AI in
healthcare not only reduces diagnosis time and mortality rates but also has the potential to address awide range of symptoms while maintaining high accuracy. It is believed that the effective and efficient
support of patient health by smart hospitals can be achieved through the strategic utilization of AI.

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③ New opportunities and challenges in Japan-Taiwan collaboration on cuttingedge technology research and industry-academia cooperation.
The ongoing project is full of hope, and strategic considerations are being made for future prospects.
Based on past experiences, there is an understanding that even immature businesses may evolve in
unpredictable ways over the course of ten years. Since 2019, efforts have been underway to extend
human lifespan and healthspan using iPS (induced pluripotent stem cell) technology. Future challenges
include rejuvenation, the Chimera Project, and research on Messenger RNA. In the context of
National Yang Ming
Chiao Tung
University (NYCU)
Jeff Chen

rejuvenation, there is a focus on using iPS technology to slow down the aging process. The Chimera
Project involves incorporating human genes into pigs, maturing them, and then transplanting theminto other humans—a technology that is actively being explored. Similarly, research on Messenger
RNA is progressing through collaboration between Taiwan and Japan. It is believed that these projects
should develop as startups. Regarding international collaboration, in the triangular relationshipinvolving Japan, Taiwan, and the United States, the sharing of talent and technology is expected tostrengthen cooperative relationships. Emphasizing the importance of looking up at the stars rather thanfocusing on the present is considered crucial.

④ Panel Talk
〇Kai-Cheng Hsu

In the digitalization of hospitals, the most challenging aspect lies in the utilization of AI.

Doctors are busy, making it difficult to find time for non-clinical tasks, and mastering the use of AI freely is also
challenging. Additionally, obtaining approvals becomes a requirement when implementing AI, posing anotherhurdle.
〇 Chen-en Ko

In Taiwan, Hokkaido is more famous than Kyushu. Kyushu has become well-known for

semiconductors, but I think there are more charms to Kyushu than that. Japan and Taiwan have their uniquecharacteristics, and it is important to highlight the unique appeal of each place, to promote it overseas, and to build
an image.
〇Jeff ChenIf we can combine Japan's sustained research with Taiwan's sense of speed, we believe it can createa significant market and generate tremendous value.

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⑸ From Circular City Satsumasendai City to Taiwan
Moderator：KING SKYFRONT NETWORK COUNCIL Chairman / Ryuta Nomura① Toward the formation of a new industrial hub: The history and lessons of
Kawasaki King Skyfront.
The construction of the Kawasaki King Skyfront science park near Haneda Airport was fraught
with difficulties. However, it ultimately succeeded due to the support of regional banks, which served
as a final stronghold, administrative support, and the backing of Kawasaki City. Regarding thisproject, I strongly feel the commitment of Satsumasendai City, and I believe that the Circular Park
KING SKYFRONTNETWORK
COUNCIL

Chairman
Ryuta Nomura

Project will be successful. In creating the Circular Park, it is essential to have a noble cause that is
easily understandable by all. It is crucial to have a project leader who will actually lead and personnel
committed to executing the project with no way back. There must be concrete companies to carryout the business and a solid business model in place. It is vital for the administration to tackle thisjob seriously and for everyone involved to work as a team.

② About growth-oriented resource autonomous economic strategy～Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Resource Recycling Policy～
In order for humans to live and thrive on Earth, it is crucial to recognize the limitations ofresources and contemplate how to grow within those boundaries. Achieving the simultaneous goalsof sustaining activities without surpassing planetary boundaries and realizing well-being (humanhappiness) is essential. Therefore, there is a need to transition from a Linear Economy to a Circular
Economy and, further, establish a "growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy" that fosters
Kyushu Bureau of

economic growth while controlling resource and environmental risks.

Economy, Trade

It is important to note that efforts in resource circulation should not merely result in increased

and Industry

costs, as sustainability is compromised in such cases. To ensure sustainability, initiatives must be

Environmental

visualized and integrated into the lives of consumers, connected to specific values. Seamless

Protection andintegration across the design-manufacturing stage, sales-usage stage, and recovery-recycling stage

Recycling Division

is necessary, and efforts should involve the organic collaboration of upstream and downstream

Directorindustries through a concept known as "dynamic-vein collaboration." This ensures a holistic

Sadahisa Moriapproach to resource circulation, where industries work together cohesively.

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③ Resource recycling business by corporate collaboration
The goal is set to achieve carbon neutrality by the year 2050, with a 46% reduction by 2030. To
prevent global warming, collaboration with companies is sought to address resource circulation.
Waste disposal companies not only focus on recycling but also play a role in connecting people who
use discarded items, contributing to the resource circulation aspect. Additionally, waste disposal
involves proper handling, recycling, and the production of higher-level materials, encompassing
Circular Park Kyushu

three roles in resource circulation.

Co., Ltd. Chief

Circular Park Kyushu aims to emphasize recycling and resource circulation. Leveraging the

Executive officer

technology boasting a recycling rate of 99% from Nakadai Corporation, where I serve as the

Teruyuki Nakadai

representative, Circular Park Kyushu intends to utilize this in its Solution Business and Resourcing
Business. In the Solution Business, the focus is on creating systems for future challenges in resource
circulation, such as the recovery of solar panels.
The vision of Circular Park Kyushu is to establish a facility in Satsumasendai City that possesses
the technology to recycle large amounts of waste and use them as domestic resources. Furthermore,acting as the core, Circular Park Kyushu aims to collaborate with Satsumasendai City and othercompanies, initially creating a resource circulation supply chain and platform for the entire Kyushu
region.

④ Efforts to Collect Used Plastic Products for a Recycling-Oreiented Society
Kao Corporation adheres to the principle of "Good Quality Manufacturing" and conducts productdevelopment based on field insights, including home visits and feedback from call centers. However,facing the challenge of annually producing and selling 100,000 tons of plastic products, there is aneed to address the issue of plastic waste. To reduce plastic usage, Kao promotes initiatives such as
Kao Co. ESG
promotion
Department
Executive Director
Akira Matsumoto

refillable options and compact packaging. Additionally, in 2023, they set the goal of achieving "Zero
Plastic Waste" and successfully launched horizontally recycled products. To address challenges
related to household plastic waste collection and recycling for horizontal recycling, Kao isconducting an experimental plastic container collection in approximately 1,300 households in
Satsumasendai City. Through this experiment, they aim to build a model that allows for cost-effective
and large-scale collection, and based on the feedback gathered through household surveys, they
intend to progress toward a Satsumasendai-based model for circular societal and regional
development, extending its application to Kyushu, Japan, and Asia.

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⑤ About “tagging”, which optimizes the movement of society by turning
everything into information
We started with manufacturing bamboo processing machines and, in line with the trends of thetimes, expanded our business to provide solutions utilizing automatic identification technology
centered around hand labelers and barcode printers. Our focus markets include retail, apparel,
manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare (hospitals and pharmaceuticals). Our business revolves
around the concept of Tagging, which involves providing, connecting, and leveraging information
Sato Holdings

for people and things. We provide information to individuals and objects, connect this information

Corporation President

to higher-level systems, and analyze it for practical use.Entering the era of IoT, we also utilize

and Group CEO

technologies like IC tags (RFID) and sensors, allowing us to collect a more diverse range of

Hiroyuki Konuma

information than ever before. Looking ahead, our long-term strategy is "Tagging for
Sustainability." Leveraging the expertise we've developed in tagging on the arterial side, we aim
to visualize the processes from waste collection to processing and the management of recycledmaterials. Specifically, we aim to build a traceability system for waste, contributing to the stablesupply of recycled materials. We strive to optimize societal movements through information
technology, addressing global and human-scale sustainability challenges, and extending our efforts
from Kyushu to the world.

⑥ Solutions in Satsumasendai City
Satsumasendai City is eager to further accelerate and develop towards the realization of an SDGs
Future City. In pursuit of sustainable and attractive urban development, they aim to collaborate withbusinesses, academia, government, citizens, and communities in the realm of Circular Economy.
They particularly express interest in collaborating with Circular Park Kyushu, envisioning
Satsumasendai City
Government
Future Policy Dept.

cooperation on resourcing and recycling initiatives. While there may be questions about the viabilityof resource and recycling businesses, they believe it is achievable and express a strong desire to work
together on this endeavor.

Executive Director
Hidetoshi Furukawa⑦ Panel Talk
○Teruyuki Nakadai

To create a movement for the Circular Economy, there is currently a need for moreparticipation. If there are companies interested in resource recycling or circular economy businesses, please don't
hesitate to reach out to Circular Park Kyushu.
○Sadahisa Mori To capture and expand the market as a business, it is crucial to visualize information and gain
the cooperation and understanding of the public. Considering the possibility of a nationwide movement, creating
a conducive environment for the success of the business is essential. Given the ongoing efforts at the Ministry of50

Economy, Trade and Industry to support model creation and verification, there is a desire to continue providing
assistance.
○ Akira Matsumoto

Certainly, by demonstrating the kind of future and society that awaits, citizens canenthusiastically engage in the initiative. There is a desire to make the Satsumasendai Declaration more concreteand positive. Conducting practical experiments in Satsumasendai City and securing significant cooperation fromthe citizens is crucial. The goal is to achieve tangible results through these efforts.
○Hiroyuki Konuma It's our observation that, from a global business perspective, Japan's efforts in the circular
economy are lagging behind compared to Europe. Leveraging our strength of getting involved in practicalsituations, we aspire to initiate new endeavors from Satsumasendai, creating a movement that can transform not
only Japan but the entire Asian region. We are committed to working towards this goal.
○ Hidetoshi Furukawa

Satsumasendai is in the process of formulating its 3rd Satsumasendai City

Comprehensive Plan, scheduled to start in 2025. In addition to establishing a vision, the city aims to provide thefield as a demonstration site for continuous initiatives. By advancing network development and collaborating withthe support of national and prefectural authorities, the city aspires to share and broadcast such initiatives,addressing challenges alongside its citizens to overcome them together.

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⑹ The Declaration Satsumasendai〈Declaration〉
・Satsumasendai City Mayor / Ryoji Tanaka
・Stanford University SLDDDRS Co-Director / Toshihiko Nishimura
・Kagoshima Bank Managing Executive Officer / Hisayuki Sakanoue・Asia Pacific Association for Academic and Industrial Cooperation Chairman / Chen‐en Ko〈Endorsements〉
・Kagoshima Prefecture Governor / Koichi Shiota
・Kyushu Economic Forum Chairman / Susumu Ishihara
・Sozo Ventures Senior Managing Director / Koichiro Nakamura
・AIRI Capital / Pavan Ongole
・Fukuoka Federation of Business Executives Chairman / Senji Kobayashi

Ryoji Tanaka

Toshihiko Nishimura

Chen-en Ko

Koichi Shiota

Susumu Ishihara

Koichiro Nakamura

Pavan Ongole

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The Declaration of Satsumasendai
KYUSHU TAIWAN CREATIVE WEEKThe Declaration of growth-oriented behavior for economic and social human resources
towards 2050
Global average temperatures have increased by 1.09 degrees over the period 2011-2020 compared
to pre-industrial times, and global warming has been called as the era of global boiling. In addition,
environmental problem is becoming more serious, with predictions that the amount of plastic waste
in the ocean will exceed the weight of fish by 2050.
In 2015, the United Nations set out Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to realize a sustainable
world. Countries around the world must maintain activities that do not exceed planetary boundaries(the limits of the earth) and promote Well-Being by creating a virtuous cycle of the environment,
society, and economy and realizing a sustainable society. The aim is to simultaneously achieve thisgoal and realize a decarbonized society by 2050.
On the other hand, in Japan, a rapid population decline due to a decaling birthrate and a constrictionin the scale of the economy are predicted, and there are concerns about further weakening of rural
areas. In response, Satsumasendai City issued the Satsumasendai City Future Creation SDGs/Carbon
Neutral Declaration (June 2021) and was selected as an SDGs Future City by the government (Cabinet
Office) (May 2022). Currently, we are trying to create an economic society where people can feel
happy through a circular economy.
From now on, countries around the world and Japan need to create a wonderful future whileconsidering changes in the global economy and society. And Satsumasendai City needs to realize acircular city. To achieve this, we must overcome many challenges, but the source of this is pir spiritof challenge. In our hometown, there is teaching that says,” Nakokai, Tobokai, Nakoyokahittobe”
This means that when you encounter difficulties, don’t think too much and just do something.
At this Kyushu Taiwan Creative Week, we believe
１ The necessity and significance of collaboration by each tier such as industry, government,
academia, and finance in Kyushu and Taiwan.
２ The collaboration between Kyushu and Taiwan should be complementary.
３ The importance of continuing cooperation between Kyushu and Taiwan.
In this way, I was able to obtain hints for establishing a network of economic human resources anddeveloping global human resources. Taking this opportunity, Satsumasendai City hereby declares,”
We will continue to act in a growth-oriented manner to take a leap towards realizing a sustainable andbetter future. ”

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November 17 ,2023
KYUSHU TAIWAN CREATIVE WEEKTHE TAIWAN KYUSHU EXCECTIVE COMMITTEE
Toshihiko Nishimura（Stanford University）
Ryoji Tanaka （Satsumasendai City）
Hisayuki Sakanoue （Kagoshima Bank）
Chen-en Ko(Asia Pacific Association for Academic and Industrial Cooperation)

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６． Speaker’s Profiles(1)

Kyushu Economic Forum Chairman / Susumu Ishihara【Day1・Day3】
Born in Tokyo in 1945. Graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University ofTokyo. Appointed President and CEO of Kyushu Railway Company in June of
2002. Currently serves as a Special Advisor to the same company. Formerly held
positions include Chairman of the NHK Board of Governors, Representative
Secretary of the Fukuoka Economic Association, Vice Chairman of the Kyushu
Economic Federation, Chairman of the Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization,
Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Fukuoka, and Presidentof the University of North Kyushu.

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Satsumasendai City Mayor / Ryoji Tanaka【Day1・Day2・Day3】
Born in Taumi-cho, Satsumasendai City. Graduated from Kyushu University.
Worked as a city employee for 27years and 4 months. After serving as director of
the city planning division and planning division of the former Sendai City, He wasinvolved in the merger of 1 city, four towns, and four villages as secretary generalof the Sensatsu area legal ,merger council.
After the merger of municipalities, he became the Executive director of the
Planning Policy Department After that, he retired from Satsumasendai City
Government and served four terms a member of the Kagoshima Prefectural
Assembly. He has been mayor of Satsumasendai since November 2020 and iscurrently serving his first term.

(3)

Kyushu Economic Federation Chairman / Sumio Kuratomi【Day1】
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1953. Graduated from the Faculty of Law at Aoyama
Gakuin University. Appointed President and CEO of Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co.,
Ltd. in June of 2013. Currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of
the same company, President of the Fukuoka Prefecture Employers' Association,
and President of the Kyushu Employers' Association.

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Kagoshima Prefecture Governor / Koichi Shiota【Day1・Day3】

October 1965

Born in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Graduated fromMarch 1988

the Faculty of Law, University of Tokyo.

April 1988

Entered the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.Served
as the Chief of Hitoyoshi Tax Office, Kumamoto National Tax
Agency, First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Italy, andCouncilor of the Minister's Secretariat at the Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry.

June 2018

Director of the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.

December 2019 Retired from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
July 2020(5)

Assumed the position of Governor of Kagoshima Prefecture.

Sozo Ventures Senior Managing Director / Phil Wickham【Day1】
Phil Wickham is a Founder and Senior Managing Director of Sozo Ventures.Prior
to founding Sozo, he founded and sold a media startup in Tokyo. He then served
as general partner of JAFCO America Ventures and ran the U.S. operation of
Copan, a Munich, Europe-based VC firm. He also served as CEO and thenChairman Emeritus of Kauffman Fellows, a venture capital organization thatdevelops the next generation of venture capital leaders, and is widely recognized
as one of the leaders in globalizing the program, expanding its participants to over
40 countries and internationalizing the venture capital industry. He has supported
a number of funds established by former Kauffman Fellows, including theCreandum Fund, where he serves as an advisor emeritus. He also teaches at
Stanford University's Graduate School of Engineering and is a visiting professor
at Waseda University's School of Business.

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Kagoshima University President / Akira Sano 【Day1】
After graduating from the Faculty of Medicine at Kobe University, became aprofessor at the Faculty of Medicine at Kagoshima University in 2002, and assumed
the position of President of Kagoshima University in April of 2019. Served invarious roles including Director, Representative, and Certified Physician of theJapanese Society of Psychiatry and Neurology; Director of the Japanese Society ofBiological Psychiatry; Director of the Kyushu Neuropsychiatric Association;
President of the Kagoshima Neuropsychiatric Association; Councilor, Specialist,
and Certified Instructor of the Japanese Society of Geriatric Psychiatry; Councilor,
Specialist, and Certified Instructor of the Japanese Society of ClinicalPsychopharmacology; Councilor of the Japanese Society of Neuropsychiatry;
Councilor of the Japanese Society of Neurochemistry; Review Committee Memberof the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation for Medical Education Promotion;
and Coordinator of research for the Schizophrenia Research Society.

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Kyoto Prefecture University President / Yasuhiro Tsukamoto【Day1】
Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1968. Completed a doctorate program (Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine) at the Graduate School of Osaka Prefecture University in
1998, specializing in infectious disease science, particularly the infectious
pathology of birds. Began extensive research on ostriches and ostrich antibodies
in 1997. Became an assistant in the Faculty of Agriculture at Osaka Prefecture
University in 1998, served as an associate professor from 2006, then became aprofessor at Kyoto Prefectural University in 2008, and assumed the position of
President of Kyoto Prefectural University in 2020. Established the Kyoto
Prefectural

University-launched

venturecompany"Ostrich

PharmaCorporation" in 2008. Subsequently, he has been instrumental in establishing
numerous university-launched venture companies both domestically andinternationally.

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Asia Pacific Association for Academic and Industrial Cooperation Chairman/ Chen-en Ko【Day1・Day2・Day3】
Professor Ko's career spans from academic to public and businesssectors over the years. He was former dean of College ofManagement, National Taiwan University. He also served as
Chairman & President of Chung-Hua Institution for Economic
Research (a government-sponsored think tank). He was a memberof Economic Advisory Group to the President. He was appointed asa Supervisor in Board of Central Bank of ROC(Taiwan). In
addition, he served as an Advisor of Science & Technology to
Executive Yuan (Taiwan's cabinet). On business side, he served as
Supervisor and Director (separately) in Taiwan Stock Exchange,
Taipei Exchange as well as many public companies overtime.
Currently, he is the Chairman of APAAIC to promote academic andindustrial collaboration across borders, especially between Taiwan
and Japan. He is now Professor Emeritus at National Taiwan
University and a visiting professor at Keio University. He is invited
as advisor to Industrial Technology Research Institute and Visiting
Chair to National Biomedical Research Park. He also serves as
independent board directors in Far Eastern New Century
Company and other companies. He continues to provide
educational and training programs for public and privateorganizations.

(9) The Central Institute for Experimental Animals a public interest incorporated
foundation President, KING SKYFRONT NETWORK COUNCIL Chairman /Ryuta Nomura【Day1・Day3】
Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Business and Commerce. Joined
Mitsui & Co., Ltd., where he was in charge of pharmaceuticals, medical care,and biotech-related products. Experienced in sales and as a secretary to
executives in Tokyo, Osaka, New York, Düsseldorf, and Singapore, he left thecompany in 2003 after serving as the head of the biotech business. Joined theCentral Institute for Experimental Animals and served as Managing Director

before becoming President in 2013. Currently, he is the Chairman of the
Kawasaki Tonemachi King Skyfront Network Council, a visiting professor at
Fujita Health University, and serves as an external director for five domestic andone overseas company.

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Stanford University SLDDDRS Co-Director / Toshihiko Nishimura【Day1・Day2・Day3】
Originally from Ichikikushikino City, Kagoshima Prefecture. After graduatingfrom the Faculty of Medicine and the Graduate School of Tohoku University,
worked at the Stanford University School of Medicine from 1997 conducting
clinical and basic research. Since 2015, affiliated with the Department ofAnesthesiology and appointed as the Director of the Drug Discovery andMedical Device Development Organization based on achievements as aclinician and basic researcher. Formerly served as an Advisor for the National
Research and Development Corporation, Japan Science and Technology
Agency (JST), and as an Evaluation Committee Member and Advisor for the
National Research and Development Corporation, Japan Agency for Medical
Research and Development, SCARDA.

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ITRI Executive Vice President / Pei-Zen Chang【Day1・Day2】

Dr. Pei-Zen Chang joined ITRI in 2016 and is responsible for supervisingindustrial technology R&D, international cooperation, and venture capitalbusinesses. Prior to ITRI, he served as the Deputy Executive Secretary of
Executive Yuan Scienc e and Technology Advisory Group and Adjunct
Consultant to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, promoting thedevelopment of forward-looking technologies for Taiwan. He was also a
professor and Secretary-General at National Taiwan University (NTU),
where he was dedicated to basic technological research and fostering
industry-academia cooperation.
Dr. Chang has been spearheading ITRI’s technological R&D in
information, communications, electronics, optoelectronics, and biomedical
technologies.

Recentfocuses

includeartificial

intelligence,

5G

communication systems, semiconductors, displays, Internet of Things, celltherapy, and precision medicine.

59(12) Representative Director of Grand Vision Inc. / Kenichiro Nakao【Day1】
Gained experience as a planner at an advertising agency while still inuniversity, then transferred to Dentsu Kyushu. Worked as a tourism
promotion and event planner. Founded Grand Vision Inc. in Fukuoka at
the age of 36 and opened a Tokyo office in 2014. Specializes in businessproduction, supporting client growth and problem-solving. Utilizes
knowledge of direct marketing to contribute to increased sales for clients
through effective business strategies and creative production.

(13) CEO and Representative Director of ecommit Co., Ltd. / Teruyuki Kawano【Day1】
After graduating from high school, joined a second-hand goods export
company and, after a four-year apprenticeship, founded ecommit at theage of 22. After founding the company, he witnessed the environmental
impact of Japanese electronic waste exported to China and decided tostop all exports of untraceable second-hand goods, realigning thecompany's focus on environmental issues. Currently, he is expanding acircular economy promotion business for companies and municipalities
nationwide, centered on a proprietary system developed by his company.

(14) Representative of hataori LLC / Kuuga Takagashi【Day1】
Born in February 1996 in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Spentcollege years in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and wanted to workin community development, leading to a U-turn to Kagoshima during
studies. Participated in the launch of the NPO SELF, with the mission to"co-create a society overflowing with people who seem to enjoy life,
together with everyone involved," and is active throughout Kagoshima
Prefecture in matters relating to youth. In order to create a culture where
young people, regions, and companies transcend boundaries and nurtureeach other, the Life Design Academy MOKUMOKU has been
implemented since 2022.

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(15) Representative of Letheany & Co. LLC / Natsuka Ogawa 【Day1】
Originally from Kumamoto Prefecture, graduated from the Faculty of Law
at Doshisha University. After working in the corporate sales division of
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, transitioned to a career in acting.
Notable works include "Nobunaga Concerto" and "Ito En Oi Ocha."
Studied abroad at the Beijing Film Academy in 2019. Appointed as theOshima Tsumugi Queen. Relocated to Kagoshima in 2023. Started abusiness with the desire to enrich people's hearts through movies and thearts, and is currently holding screenings in Kagoshima under the theme of"Contemplating Life through Movies." She is planning events rooted in thelocal community and fostering young artists, aiming for regional
revitalization and solving social issues.

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Kyushu Economic Forum Standing Director / Masahiro Koga【Day1】
Born in Omuta City. Joined Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. in 1991
and was engaged in human resources-related work within the PanasonicGroup for approximately 20 years.
Completed the Graduate School of Economics at Kyushu University in2008 with an MBA (Master of Business Administration).Secretary Generalof the Fukuoka Prefecture Small and Medium Enterprises Managers'
Association Federation
Permanent Director of the Kyushu Economic Forum
Managing Director of the Kyushu Internship Promotion Association (acorporation)(17)

APAMAN Co.,Ltd. Representative Director & President 【Day1・Day2】
Graduated from the Graduate School of Sport Sciences at Waseda
University. President and CEO of APAMAN Co., Ltd. Director of System
Soft Co., Ltd. Member of the Cabinet Office's Council on Measures toCounteract Declining Birthrate. Founder of the specified non-profit
organization Meeting Support Center JUNOALL.

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Fukuoka Branch Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Consul General /Bruce Chen【Day2】
Born in Hualien Prefecture, eastern Taiwan. Born in March 1964 and 59 years
old.
Graduated from the Department of Korean Language, Chinese Culture
University.
1991 Administrative Officer, Asia-East Pacific Division, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Taiwan
1993 Administrative Officer, Department of Information and Culture, Ministryof Foreign Affairs, Taiwan
2004 Taiwan Representative in Japan Supplementary Officer Taipei Economic
and Culture Representative Officer.
2008 Taiwan Counselor in Japan Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative.
2012 Deputy Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston.
2018 Director of the Information Office of Taiwan’s Presidential Office.
2021 Director, Taipei Economic and cultural Affairs Office in Fukuoka.
In addition to his research activities in international relations at the University of
the Ryukyus and Keio University, and as a visiting scholar at the University ofCalifornia, Berkeleyan Harvard University, He received his M.A. and Ph.D. from
Osaka University of Foreign Studies(now Osaka University).

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Kumamoto Prefecture Deputy Governor / Takashi Kimura【Day2】
Born on May 21,1974. 49 years old. Born in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Graduated fromthe University of Tokyo, Faculty of low. He joined the former Ministry of Home
Affairs in 1999.After working in Tottori Prefecture and the election department oftheMinistry of Internal Affairs and Communications, he served as Chief

Councilor and Director of the Commerce, Industry, and Labor Policy Division,
Kumamoto Prefecture, Policy Advisor Supervisor of the general Manager of theGeneral Affairs Department in Kumamoto Prefecture from July 2012.In 2016, he
was Director, Public Enterprise Division, Local Government Finance Bureau,
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Planning Officer attached toCounselor(General Affairs), Secretariat for the promotion of Regional
Development, Cabinet Office in2017, and Director, Regional Development,
Cabinet Office,Disaster Prevention Division,Nationak Protection and Disaster
Management Agency in 2019 before assuming his current position.

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TSMC Senior Vice President / Lora Ho 【Day2】
Lora Ho is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for TSMC. Ms. Hojoined TSMC in 1999 and worked as Corporate Controller before serving as
Chief Financial Officer and Spokesperson from 2003 to 2019. And later she
served as Senior Vice President, Europe and Asia sales from 2019 to 2022. Also,
Ms. Ho is the ESG Committee Chairwomen since 2011.

(21)

Fukuoka Federation of Business Executives Cahirman / Senji Kobayashi【Day2】
Chairman, Fukuoka Federation of Business Executives
Vice Chairman, Kyushu Economic Forum
President and Chief Executive Officer, Fukuoka Logitem Co.
【Transportation and logistics】
We build optimal logistics systems from distribution prosessing to
information system management. In the field Based on the know how of theleader in this field, the company will enhance its logistics function not onlyin Japan but also in the developing Asia

(22)

Sozo Ventures Senior Managing Director / Koichiro Nakamura【Day2・Day3】
While studying law at Waseda University, he was involved in the founding andestablishment of Yahoo Japan with Taizo Son.
At Mitsubishi Corporation, he worked in the telecommunications Carrier andinvestment business, including the in the incubation fund business. He earned his
law degree from Waseda University and his MBA from the University of
Chicago. Graduated from Kauffman Fellows, a venture capitalist training
institute in 2012. Founded Sozo Ventures in the same year. First Japanese to be
ranked 72nd in the 2021 edition of midas list 100, a global ranking of venture
capitalists,55th in the 2023 edition.
Advisor at the University of Chicago's Entrepreneurship Education Center, and amember of the Tokyo Institute of Technology's Management Advisory
Committee.

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Circular Park Kyushu Co.,Ltd President Chief Executive Officer/Masaru Haruki【Day2】
He joined Kyushu Electric Power Co. For five years from 2015, engaged incommunication

activities

at

the

company’s

Sendai

Nucleargeneral

Office(Satsumasendai City).In2021, he was served as the company’s location
communication division power supply regional co-creation manager, A newcompany, "Circular Park Kyushu Co. ,Ltd,”, will beestablished on July

26,2023,in order to realize the “circular Park Kyushu "Concept, which will turnthe site of the Sendai Thermal Power Plant, which was abolished in April 2022,intoa resource recycling base.

(24)

Kagoshima

University Director of Southern Kyushu and Nansei Islands Center /Shigeru Fujieda【Day2】
Founder and Secretary General of the Japan Driftological Society.
Representative Director of Japan Environmental Action Network.
Advisor for Yoron island “Unjami”.
Former Professor, Faculty of Fishery, Kagoshima University.
Since Participating in volunteer work to recover heavy oil during the Nakhodka
heavy oil spill accident in the Sea of Japan in 1977, he has conducted research
aimed at improving marine litter in parallel with volunteer coastal cleanup
activities.

(25)

AIRI Capital / Pavan Ongole【Day2・Day3】
Pavan Ongole is a venture investor, company advisor, and operator, managing aportfolio of technology startups through his firm Airi Capital. Pavan invests in his
three home countries US, India and Japan.
Pavan is also a partner at MFV, an early stage deep tech VC fund in Silicon Valley,
focused on Computing, Climate, Robotics, EV and AI.
Previously, Pavan was a Director at SoftBank CEO office investing in US and India.
During his tenure as investment lead of SoftBank India joint venture he hasoriginated, conducted due diligence and closed investments in AI, security,
healthcare, telecom, messaging, mobility and eCommerce. Earlier in his career,
Pavan held operational roles in Sales, Business Development and Coding working
out of India, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan.
Pavan also mentors students, ed-tech and fem-tech entrepreneurs and participates as
a volunteer alongside political associations to get citizens to vote in a bid to reboot
American democracy. Pandemic led Pavan to dig deeper into US healthcare andgave a new impetus to fight the inequalities and inefficiencies in it with technology
as the core part of a multimodal solution.
Pavan lives with Masako and their two daughters in the bay area, California. When
not working to deal with aging Japan, reform US educational system, and provide
access to water in India, Pavan is a west coast skier, tennis coach, ever recoveringrunner, average-proficiency board gamer, student of violin and ballet from his kids
and dreams of flying a Cessna solo someday.

ベンチャー投資家、企業アドバイザー、経営者であり、Airi Capital を

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通じて、テクノロジー関連スタートアップのポートフォリオを管理し、

(26)Satsumasendai City Government Future Policy Dept. Executive Director /Hidetoshi Furukawa【Day2・Day3】
He joined Sendai City(at that time) in 1987. After the 2004 municipal
merger(1city,4towns, and 4villages), Satsumasendai City created, he served as
the director of the secretary’s office in2008, the director of the city sales division,
the director of the city tourism sports measures division, the Executive Directorof the commerce industry tourism department, and the Executive Director of the
Planning policy Department. Current Position from April 2022.

(27)

Industrial Technology Investment Corporation Investment Manager /Joyce Cheng 【Day2・Day3】
She invests primarily in venture capital funds in Japan and Taiwan as aninvestment manager at ITIC.

(28)

Shigakukan University Professor / Izumi Haraguchi【Day2】
Born in 1947. Graduated from the affiliated high school of the
University of Nebraska, Kagoshima Prefectural Konan High School,
and the Faculty of Letters at the University of Tokyo with a major inJapanese history. After completing the doctoral program at the
University of Tokyo, he began his tenure at Kagoshima University in
1979. During his time as a professor at Kagoshima University, heconcurrently served as the Director of the Lifelong Learning
Education Research Center. From 2012 to 2021, he was the directorof the Kagoshima Prefectural Library. Currently, he is a professor in
the Faculty of Human Relations at Shigakukan University and anhonorary professor at Kagoshima University. His expertise lies in thehistory of modern and early modern Japan. He primarily researches
the history of southern Kyushu and the Satsuma domain within thecontext of their connections with the Ryukyu Islands, Korea, China,
and East Asia. He has contributed to the historical accuracy ofvarious Japanese historical dramas such as "Shinsengumi!", "Ryukyu
no Kaze", "Atsuhime", "Segodon", and the serialized novel drama "Asaga Kita". In 2022, he received the Kagoshima Prefecture Citizen'sAward.

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NTU College of Design and Innovation Vice Dean / Yeh,Ping-Cheng【Day2】
Vice Dean, College of Design and Innovation, NTU
Founder, PaGamO/Bonio Inc.
Professor, EE Dept., NTU(30)

Medical Corporation Suzuran-kai Tarou Clinic Director / Naoki Uchida【Day2】
Director and Chief Physician, Taro Clinic of Suzuran-kai Medical
Corporation, Psychiatrist, Doctor of Medicine. Specializing in dementia
care, actively involved in home medical care, and spearheading
initiatives to establish Fukuoka City as a dementia-friendly
community. Holds positions in various organizations related todementia, home healthcare, including being a standing director of the
National Network for Medical, Care, and Citizen's NPOs for Regional
Coexistence and a board member of the Society for Care Information ofEveryone. Dr. Uchida has been involved in telemedicine even before its
insurancecoverageandactivelyengages

inprogramming,

demonstrating a proactive approach towards leveraging technology.

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Kanagawa Institute of Technology Associate Professor / Hiroshi Suzuki【Day2】
Institute of Technology Develops and produces workshops andedutainment systems utilizing cutting-edge technology. Engages in
exhibition and presentation activities at science museums andeducational events nationwide. Involved in planning, researching, anddeveloping systems combining children's analog creative work withdigital expressions, such as "Fight! Our Shadow Robots" and "Hyper
Blurble Sprint.

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Keio University Professor / Yasue Mitsukura【Day2】
Started as an assistant at the Faculty of Engineering, Department
of Intelligent Informatics at Tokushima University in April 1999, later
becoming a lecturer at Okayama University in 2001. Joined Keio
University in April 2011 as an associate professor in the Department
of System Design Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, andwas promoted to full professor in April 2018. Holds a Ph.D. in
Engineering and a Ph.D. in Medicine. Engages in research related tobiosignal analysis, brain neuroscience, and psychiatric disorders.
Holds memberships in IEEE, the Japan Respiratory Society, theJapanese Society for Higher Brain Dysfunction, the Japanese
Neuropsychology Society, the Society of Instrument and Control
Engineers, among others.

(33)副 Fukuoka City Aging Society Department Dementia Support Division Manager /Koichi Kasai【Day2】
Joined Fukuoka City Hall in April 1995, starting as a caseworker forthe homeless. Over the years, worked in various departments
including the Board of Education, Personnel Committee, "Nenrinpikku
Fukuoka 2005" Fukuoka City Executive Committee, and theEnvironmental Bureau, gaining diverse experience. Since April 2017,has been involved with the Health and Welfare Bureau (currently
Welfare Bureau). Spearheaded the "Dementia-Friendly City Project"from its inception and has held the current position since April 2022.

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Nagoya University Professor / Hiroshi Amano【Day2】
Started as an assistant at the Faculty of Engineering, Department
of Intelligent Informatics at Tokushima University in April 1999,
later becoming a lecturer at Okayama University in 2001. Joined Keio
University in April 2011 as an associate professor in the Department
of System Design Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology,
and was promoted to full professor in April 2018. Holds a Ph.D. in
Engineering and a Ph.D. in Medicine. Engages in research related tobiosignal analysis, brain neuroscience, and psychiatric disorders.
Holds memberships in IEEE, the Japan Respiratory Society, theJapanese Society for Higher Brain Dysfunction, the Japanese
Neuropsychology Society, the Society of Instrument and Control
Engineers, among others.

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Waseda University Professor / Chiharu Tokoro【Day2】
Specializes in Resource Circulation Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, and Powder Engineering. Career: Started as an
assistant at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda
University, then progressed to lecturer and associate professor roles
before assuming the position of professor in 2015. Holds crossappointments as a professor in the Department of Systems
Innovation at the Graduate School of Engineering, University ofTokyo, and as a specially appointed professor at the Institute ofIndustrial Science, University of Tokyo. Also serves as an external
director at JX Metals Corporation and Toppan Photomasks, Inc.
Member of the 24th and 25th terms of the Japan Academy. Has
served on various committees for the Ministry of Economy, Trade,and Industry, the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Tokyo
Metropolitan Government.

(36)

Maystar Reflex Technology CO.,LTD. General manager / Ben Chang【Day3】
Hometown: Changhua County, Taiwan
Education: Kyoto University
Current Career:
General Manager at Maystar Reflex Technology CO., LTD.
General Manager at Maystar Industrial Park CO., LTD. (China,
Hu Men)(37)

iMU Corporation President & CEO / Takeo Nagura【Day3】
1992: Graduated from Keio University School of Medicine
1999: Studied at Stanford University in the United States
2019: Appointed as a Special Professor at the Keio University School of Medicine, inthe Department of Orthopedic Biomechanics
2020: CEO of iMU Corporation (concurrently)
Continuing research in gait analysis since studying in the United States, developed awearable device to quantify knee misalignment. Started selling the device as a ClassI medical device in December 2022. Actively engaged in activities to assist people
suffering from knee pain in Japan and around the world.

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Everstream Partners Senior Manager / Susan Ko【Day3】
With over 10 years of experience in strategic consulting, she has
played a leading role in startup companies, focusing on businessdevelopment and fundraising. Her career has spanned projects in
Taiwan, China, Japan, the United States, Spain, Africa, and SouthAmerica. Her expertise includes global expansion, business andorganizational transformation, and process redesign. Currently, she
is studying in the Executive MBA program at National Taiwan
University, conducting research on small and medium-sizedenterprises (SMEs).

(39)

Prossimo Co., Ltd.

President & CEO / Akihiko Horiuchi【Day3】
With 11 years of experience in production and sales operations at
Miyazaki Broadcasting Co., Ltd., I founded Prossimo Co., Ltd. in Fukuoka
in 2003. Specializing in support for direct marketing and sales promotion
for mail-order companies, we initiated advertising agency services. In
2005, we established a fresh produce mail-order company and started
financial product intermediary services in 2006. Currently, I am involvedin consulting for mail-order companies, product development, media
development,

andsystemdevelopment

relatedtofulfillment.

Additionally, I participate in a regional revitalization project in Nakama
City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

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SPRINK Co., Ltd. Representative Director / Miwa Won【Day3】
Born in Fukuoka City. Graduated from the School of Political Scienceand Economics at Waseda University. After obtaining a master's degree
in International Relations from the London School of Economics andPolitical Science, worked for economic organizations in Kyushu and acollaborative organization between academia, industry, and government
in Korea's Busan city. In April 2020, established SPRINK Co., Ltd.
Engages in supporting the expansion of foreign companies' products andservices into the Japanese market. Simultaneously, works towards
fostering international talents through training and exchanges, aiming
to contribute to the formation of a diverse and inclusive society.

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E.SUN Financial Holding Co.,Ltd CSO / Louis L.Y.Chang【Day3】
A graduate of the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Management School, he holds a master's degree. Serving as the Chief
Sustainability Officer (CSO) at E.SUN Financial Holding, he has been
immersed in the financial industry for the past 27 years, gaining
extensive practical experience in retail banking, asset management, andcorporate banking operations. He considers his work at E.SUN as alifelong vocation and consistently achieves outstanding performance, atestament to his relentless pursuit of challenges, passion, and hard work.

(42)

Kagoshima Bank Co., Ltd.
Regional Support
Department/ Yasuhiro
Ozasa【Day3】
Furthermore,in his commitment
toHeadenhancing
his leadershipskills,he completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Harvard
Joined Kagoshima
Bankthein 1991.
Afterphilosophy
working inofvarious
Business
School. Under
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includingcorporate loans
in salesenterprise,branches andexaminationtobe a first-classinternational
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hisdepartments,
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expertise
to he
play
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followed by the branch manager of Izumi Chuo in 2017. In 2021, hestrategies.
assumed the position of Head of the Regional Support Department. He
leads the department, which handles a diverse range of tasks such as
management consulting, M&A and business succession support,
promotion of international business, agricultural business development,
and regional revitalization. In November 2023, he concurrently took on
the role of President of the newly established company "Kagin Kyosou
Investment."(43)

Qisda External Director / Mandy Huang【Day3】
Mandy Huang, who holds an EMBA from National Taiwan
University and an MBA from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung
University, has served as an executive in four renowned companies
and been elected as an external director at Qisda. She has received
numerous awards in both the semiconductor and culinary fields.
Serving as the chairperson of the international semiconductor
organization SICAS, she has also been recognized as an outstanding
female entrepreneur in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
With dual MBAs, Mandy specializes in corporate governance, ESG(Environmental, Social, and Governance), strategic partnerships,
brand and high-tech marketing, and culinary arts. Additionally,
she is studying Japanese at Waseda University to strengthen theties between Taiwan and Japan.

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FFG Venture Business Partners Co., Ltd. Deputy President / Deputy President /Yasuhisa Yamaguchi【Day3】
Joined the Japan Development Bank in 1986. Established thepresent DBJ Capital in 2006. Moved to FFG Venture Business
Partners in 2017, initiating the operation of funds in collaboration
with the Kyushu University Venture Promotion Conference.
Currently managing the largest venture fund in Kyushu. Opened
the Entrepreneurship Center at Nagasaki University in 2019.
Founded "PARKS," a union of 18 universities located in Kyushu, in
2022, focusing on nurturing the venture ecosystem in Kyushu. Also
serves as a visiting professor at Kyushu Institute of Technology.

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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Professor / Masanori Fujita【Day3】
After graduating from Kyoto University, I joined Mitsubishi
Corporation, where I gained experience in developing new IT
businesses, metal resource development, and overall information
system planning. During my tenure, I established multiple ITrelated venture subsidiaries and assumed roles such as director inthese companies. While working, I obtained a Master's degree inBusiness Administration from the University of Tsukuba, a
Master's degree in Information Systems from the National
Institute of Technology, a Master's degree in Technology
Management, and a Doctorate in Engineering from the Tokyo
Institute of Technology. I have served as a Special Professor at the
National Institute of Technology, Guest Professor at Nagoya
University of Commerce and Business, and Business Director of
the Research and Innovation Society, among other positions.

(46)

Medical Corporation Yamato Chairman / Yusuke Tanoue【Day3】
Born in Kumamoto. After graduating from the University of Tokyo
School of Medicine, he joined the oncology surgery department.
Inspired by the Great East Japan Earthquake, he founded the
Yamato Home Medical Clinic in Tokyo and Tome City, Miyagi
Prefecture, in 2013. As a solution for regional healthcare, heinitiated the "Yamato Project," a model for physicians to circulate
between urban and rural areas. In 2021, it became the model for
the NHK morning drama series "Welcome Back, Mone."
Simultaneously, he engages in the coFFee doctors+NANIMON
project, aiming to produce entrepreneurial doctors who can bringabout social change.

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Exawizards Inc. Managing Editor / Yohei Ichijima【Day2・3】
Joined Nikkei Business Publications (Nikkei BP) in 1996, working as
an editorial journalist primarily focusing on IT and telecommunication
sectors. Spent three years from 2009 at The Nikkei (Nihon Keizai
Shimbun) covering the electronics industry. In 2014, launched Nikkei
Big Data at Nikkei BP, conducting coverage mainly centered aroundbusiness departments, management case studies, and the data market.
In 2018, relocated to Nikkei BP's Silicon Valley bureau as the bureau
chief, reporting on major tech companies and the retail industry in the
United States. Transitioned to the AI startup Exawizards in 2021,
assuming the current position.

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China Medical University Hospital Director / Kai-Cheng Hsu 【Day2・Day3】
Dr. Kai-Cheng Hsu is the Director of the Artificial Intelligence Center(AIC) for Medical Diagnosis at China Medical University Hospital(CMUH) and an Attending Physician at the Neurology Department of
CMUH.

(49)

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) / Jeff Chen【Day3】
Dr. Chen possesses academic and industrial experience in biomedical
data analytics, new technology venture incubation and investment,
corporate turnaround management, and strategic planning for
institutional sustainability in the US, Japan, and Taiwan. Currently,
Dr. Chen holds two teaching positions: one at the Biomedical EMBA
and the Department of Information Management and Finance at
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), and another at
National Taiwan University (NTU) in the College of Medicine and theCollege of Management. Additionally, Dr. Chen serves as a Guest
Professor at Kyoto University Institute for Integrated Cell-Material
Sciences (iCeMS) in Japan and as a Visiting Professor at the
BioMedical Translation Research Center of Academia Sinica in
Taiwan. Dr. Chen holds a Ph.D. in Information Management from
National Taiwan University (NTU) in the field of Medical Data
Science and an MBA degree from the same university. He also
possesses another master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the
University of Southern California (USC) and has worked as a visiting
scholar at the Department of BioMedical Data Science, School of
Medicine, Stanford University.

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Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Environmental Protection andRecycling Division Director / Sadahisa Mori【Day3】
Entered the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry in the Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry in the 21st year of the Heisei era. After working
on measures for small and medium-sized enterprises, regional promotion
policies for power sources, and contributing to reconstruction support inTomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture, I served as the Director for Regional
Revitalization in the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, and lateras the Chief of the Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries Industry Growth andIndustrialization Support Office. Currently, I am responsible for the enforcementof various recycling laws, promoting the 'J-Credit' system, which credits the
reduction and absorption of greenhouse gas emissions, and leading the transition
to a circular economy as part of economic activities, promoting what iscommonly known as a 'Circular Economy.

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Circular Park Kyushu Co., Ltd. Chief Executive officer / Teruyuki Nakadai【Day3】
As representatives of three companies within the Nakadai Group, specializingin consulting for waste recycling (99% recycling and resource utilization) andCO2 reduction, we are actively expanding our circular business. In July 2023,
we established Circular Park Kyushu Co., Ltd. in collaboration with Kyushu
Electric Power Co., Ltd., where I currently serve. In 2013, I received the Good
Design Award's 'Future Creation Design Special Award.' I am also the authorof 'Designing the Way We Discard: Circular Business' (Seibundo Shinkosha)
and other publications.

(52)

Kao Co. ESG promotion Department Executive Director / Akira Matsumoto【Day3】
Joined Kao Corporation in 1987. Currently engaged in promoting ESG(Environmental, Social, Governance) initiatives related to consumer products.
Currently serving as the leader of the in-house plastic circulation and water
conservation project. Since the East Japan Earthquake, initiated projects andmobilized a total of 5,000 employees.

(53) Sato Holdings Corporation President and Group CEO / Hiroyuki Konuma【Day3】
Joined the company in the year 2000. Engaged in sales in the manufacturing,
public, and healthcare sectors. Became the first president of Sato Healthcare Co.,
Ltd. in 2014. Appointed as president of Sato Corporation in 2019 and as a directorof Sato Holdings Co., Ltd. in 2020. Since April 2023, serving as Representative
Director, President, and Executive Officer Group CEO of Sato Holdings Co.,
Ltd., leading the formulation and execution of the group's policies and strategies.

73７． Exhibition Business Negotiation Booth⑴ Outline of the event
・ DateNovember16(Thu),17(Fri),2023 9:00～17:00

・ Venue

SS Plaza Sendai Conference room 301,302,303

・ Exhibitors

18 parties
・Booth Exhibit 14 parties
・PR Video Broadcast

・ Exhibits

6 parties

With duplicates

Corporate Products, Research Poster, Corporate Technology PR Poster etc
日本・台湾・アメリカの企業・研究機関の展示・商談ブース⑵ Venue Layout

３階大会議室（301/302/303）レイアウト
301会議室302会議室

303会議室㈱トータルメディア開発研究所
SOZO Ventures
Total MediaDevelopment
Institute Co.

MFV Partners

早稲田大学
Waseda Univ.

鹿児島銀行
Kagoshima Bank

神奈川工科大学
Kanagawa Instituteof Technology

商談スペースBusiness Meeting Area

薩摩川内市
Satsumasendai City

スクリーン
PR Videos

慶応義塾大学
Keio Univ.

京セラ㈱Kyocera co.

薩摩川内市
Satsumasendai City

全日本科学技術協会
JAREC
科学技術広報財団
PCOST

中越パルプ工業㈱Chuetsu Plup
& Paper Co.

サーキュラーパーク
鹿児島大学
九州㈱Circular Park Kagoshima Univ.
Kyushu Co.

締切スクリーン放映（PR Videos）
工業技術研究院（ITRI）
玉山銀行（E.SUN Bank）
QISDA Co.
京セラ（株）（Kyocera Co.）明基医院（BENQ Medical Center）
薩摩川内市（Satsumasendai City）⑶ Exhibitors
Exhibitors

No
１

明基医院

BENQ Medical Center２

中越パルプ工業（株）

Chuetsu Pulp ＆ Paper Co.

３

サーキュラーパーク九州（株）

Circular Park Kyushu Co.

４

玉山銀行

E.SUN Commercial Bank

５

工業技術研究院(ITRI)

Industrial Technology Research Institute

６（公財）科学技術広報財団

The Japan Foundation of Public Communication on Science and Technology

７（公財）全日本科学技術協会

Japan Research Community for Science and Technology

８

鹿児島銀行

Kagoshima Bank74

鹿児島大学
９クルーシャル・クーリング・パフォーマンス（株）

Kagoshima Univ.
Crucial Cooling Performance

１０ 神奈川工科大学 鈴木研究室

Suzuki Lab., Kanagawa Institute of Technology

１１ 慶応義塾大学 満倉研究室

Mitsukura Lab., Keio Univ.

１２ 京セラ（株）

Kyocera Co.

１３ MFV Partners, AIRI Capital

MFV Partners, AIRI Capital

１４ QISDA Co.

QISDA Co.

１５ 薩摩川内市

Satsumasendai City

１６ SOZO Ventures

SOZO Ventures

１７ （株）トータルメディア開発研究所

Total Media Development Institute Co.

１８ 早稲田大学 所研究室

Tokoro Lab., Waseda Univ.

⑷ Situation of the exhibition booth

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８．Tea ceremony⑴ Outline of the event① Objective：Hospitality for participants through the tea ceremony
Introduction to Japan culture② Date：November15(Wed),2023

13：00 ～ 15：30

November16(Thu),2023 10：00 ～ 15：30③ Venue：SS Plaza Sendai Conference room 304④ Organizer：Omotesenke-ryu Yumiko Tamashiro camp⑵ Number of Participants

92⑶ Details

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９．Reference Materials(1) Introduction of the Co-sponsoring Organizations① Kyushu Economic ForumThe Kyushu Economic Forum is an economic organization based in Fukuoka City that is working on theconcept of promoting wide-area cooperation in the Kyushu-Okinawa region and fostering a 21st-century
industrial economy in Kyushu. The chairman is Susumu Ishihara, Special Advisor to JR Kyushu.

② Asia-Pacific Association for Academic and Industrial Cooperation (APAAIC)The Asia-Pacific Academic-Industrial Collaboration Association (APAAIC) is an organization that wasestablished by a group of scholars, entrepreneurs, and experts centered around Professor Emeritus Chen-en Koof National Taiwan University. It was officially recognized as a non-profit corporation on July 1, 2017, uponreceiving government approval. Its mission is to promote academic and industrial exchange and cooperation
between Taiwan and countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Through exchange visits and seminars, it aims todeepen friendships by expanding opportunities for its members to cooperate in the academic and industrial fields
of various countries, share experiences, and create academic-industrial synergy.
③ Industrial Technology Investment Corporation (ITIC)The Industrial Technology Investment Corporation (ITIC) is a Taiwanese venture capital firm. Established in
November 1979 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), it has
invested $400 million worldwide to cultivate industry leaders. It provides deep expertise and a broad range ofresources to startups and partners.

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(2) Introduction of sponsor① APAMAN Corporation
Head office location：Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative：Kouji Omura (President & CEO)Founded in 1999 with the mission of contributing to the qualitative improvement of the real estate industry
through the use of IT. Initially established as a company providing technologies such as web and cloud services,
the business has expanded its scope to encompass the 'Platform' and 'Technology' sectors. Under 'Platform,' thecompany has formed a massive platform through the largest number of rental brokerage stores and one of thelargest numbers of managed rental properties in Japan, catering to tenants, property owners, and otherstakeholders. Regarding 'Technology,' aligning with the Japanese government's Japan Revitalization Strategy
2016 (Future Investment Strategy 2017) and the spirit of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the company hasenhanced technology development for the utilization of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence. Implementing
IoT throughout rental homes as smart houses, connecting everything to the internet, and analyzing theaccumulated data has enabled the realization of unprecedented services. Additionally, as part of its CSR efforts,
the company addresses the national priority of 'countermeasures against declining birthrates' and has expanded
the NPO JUNOALL to 12 locations nationwide, aiming to facilitate 10,000 marriages annually in the future.
② Sozo Ventures
Head office location：California, U.S.A.
Representative：Phil Whickham / Koichiro Nakamura (Senior Managing Director)
Sozo Ventures, established in 2012, is an investment firm with the goal of supporting technology-driven
venture companies and their international expansion. The firm has invested in companies like Twitter and Zoom,
contributing to their entry into the Japanese market. Sozo Ventures focuses on investing in leading companies
aiming for transformation through data technology, e-commerce, enterprise cloud, fintech, Internet of Things(IoT), healthcare IT, and other advanced solutions. Actively engaging with companies at various stages, fromseed-stage enterprises to those preparing for initial public offerings (IPOs), Sozo Ventures provides resourcesand expertise to support portfolio companies in succeeding in the global market.
③ AIRI Capital
Head office location：California, U.S.A.
Representative：Pavan Ongole
Airi Capital is the holding company of Pavan Ongole, focusing on investing in, advising, and operating
portfolios of technology-related startups in the United States, India, and Japan. The investments primarily target
Angel Rounds and Seed Rounds, emphasizing technology that functions as an early competitive advantage. The
advisory and operational roles span from supporting new market entry, business development, to overall strategy
for companies in the mid to late stages. While centered around technology, the activity sectors cover a wide
range, including robotics, security, health, mobility, and enterprise software. Airi Capital also takes an interest
in initiatives impacting EdTech (technology for education), FemTech (technology for women), and WaterTech(technology related to water).

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④ Medlical corporation Yamato
Location：Tome City, Miyagi
Representative：Yusuke Tanoue (President)
In the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, a medical support team was formed. In April
2013, based on this team, medical clinics were established in two locations: Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture, andTakashimadaira, Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, with a focus on home medical care. In December 2014, both clinics wereincorporated into separate entities, and Yamato Home Medical Clinic in Tome began its operations as the'Medical Corporation Yamato.' Currently, the organization primarily operates medical clinics (in Tome City,
Miyagi Prefecture; Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture; Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture; Ichinoseki City, Iwate
Prefecture; Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture; Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture; Kawasaki City, Kanagawa
Prefecture; and Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), along with operating visiting nursing stations andnutritional care stations.
⑤ iMU Co., Ltd.
Head office location：Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative：Takeo Nagura (Representative Director)
A healthcare startup originating from Keio University School of Medicine. Leveraging research findings fromthe Department of Orthopedic Surgery's Biomechanics Laboratory, the company is engaged in the research anddevelopment of a healthcare device that visualizes the burden on the knees quickly, easily, and affordably, withjust a 5-meter walk. Utilizing the visualization technology for knee burden, the company aims to provide advice
for predicting the progression risk of osteoarthritis and promoting knee preservation in rehabilitation and dailylife.
⑥ X Capital LLC
Head office location: Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Dai Yamane (Managing Director)
After graduating from Keio University's SFC, the memories of my time at Stanford University in the UnitedStates lingered, leading me to establish a company in Silicon Valley in 2012 and relocate. I began angel investingoverseas. Later, after participating in the listing project of RPA Holdings, a unicorn project in Japan, I founded
X Capital. While providing hands-on support to startups, I also engage in LP investments in domestic andinternational venture capital funds and invest in early-stage ventures. My primary investment focus includes
Deep Tech, Health Tech, Enterprise Software, Vehicle Tech, and other sectors.

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